Blue Iguana
Found in the island of Grand Cayman, the blue iguana is a species of endangered iguanas that are known for their bluish body coloration.This herbivorous iguana is one of the heaviest and longest-living species of lizards with a recorded lifespan of 67 years.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Sauria |
| Infraorder | Iguania |
| Family | Iguanidae |
| Genus | Cyclura |
| Species | C. lewisi |
| Scientific Name | Cycluralewisi |
| Other Names | Grand Cayman iguana, Grand Cayman blue iguana, Cayman Island blue iguana |
| Length | 5 ft (1.5 m) |
| Weight | Up to 30 lb (14 kg) |
| Coloration | Vary from dark grey to turquoise blue (females are dull, varying from olive green to pale blue) |
| Distribution | Cayman Islands (under the administration of the United Kingdom) |
| Habitat | Dense vegetation and forest areas |
| Diet | Dark leafy greens like collard greens and spinach, bulk vegetables like cabbage, carrots and broccoli, and fruits such as mangoes, bananas and strawberries |
| Venom Fact | Nonvenomous |
| Breeding Season | May to June |
| Clutch Size | 1 to 21 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Endangered |
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