Iguanidae is a family of lizards composed of the iguanas, chuckwallas and their prehistoric relatives, including the widespread green iguana.
Facts
Taxonomic Rank Scientific Name Member Species/Taxa Count Geographic DistributionNearly all modern iguana genera are native to the Americas, ranging from the deserts of the southwestern United States through Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean to northernmost Argentina, with one exception found on Fiji 1 Defining CharacteristicsTypically possess dorsal spines across the back, a dewlap on the neck, sharp claws, a long whip-like tail and a stocky, squat build 1 Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceMost are arboreal, living in trees, though some species are more terrestrial 1 Sources
1. Iguanidae - Wikipedia
Introduction (rank)
The Iguanidae is a family of lizards composed of the iguanas, chuckwallas, and their prehistoric relatives
Introduction (name)
The Iguanidae is a family of lizards composed of the iguanas, chuckwallas, and their prehistoric relatives
Distribution section
All but one of the modern iguana genera are native to the Americas, ranging from the deserts of the Southwestern United States through Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, to throughout South America down to northernmost Argentina
Description section (anatomy)
Iguanas typically possess dorsal spines across their back, a dewlap on the neck, sharp claws, a long whip-like tail, and a stocky, squat build
Description section (habit)
Most iguanas are arboreal, living in trees, but some species tend to be more terrestrial
View the Source2. The Reptile Database - Iguanidae search
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Species found: 45
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