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Green Iguana

Iguana iguana

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Iguanidae ›Genus: Iguana

About

The green iguana (Iguana iguana), also known as the American iguana, is a large, arboreal, mostly herbivorous species of lizard of the genus Iguana. It is native to Central, South America, and the Caribbean. Usually, this animal is simply called the iguana. The green iguana ranges over a large geographic area, from southern Brazil and Paraguay as far north as Mexico and the Caribbean Islands. They have been introduced from South America to Puerto Rico and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Green Iguana?
The scientific name of Green Iguana is Iguana iguana.
What kingdom does Green Iguana belong to?
Green Iguana belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Green Iguana belong to?
Green Iguana belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Green Iguana belong to?
Green Iguana belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Green Iguana belong to?
Green Iguana belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Green Iguana belong to?
Green Iguana belongs to the family Iguanidae.
What genus does Green Iguana belong to?
Green Iguana belongs to the genus Iguana.