Rhinoceros iguana
A species of Cycluras, Also known as Mona island iguana, Hispaniolan rhinoceros iguana Scientific name : Cyclura cornuta Genus : Cycluras
Rhinoceros iguana, A species of Cycluras
Also known as:
Mona island iguana, Hispaniolan rhinoceros iguana
Scientific name: Cyclura cornuta
Genus: Cycluras
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Description
The rhinoceros iguana (Cyclura cornuta) is a threatened species of lizard in the family Iguanidae that is primarily found on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, shared by the Republic of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. They vary in length from 60 to 136 centimetres (24 to 54Â in) and skin colors range from a steely gray to a dark green and even brown. Their name derives from the bony-plated pseudo-horn or outgrowth which resembles the horn of...
General Info
Lifespan
20-30 years
Diet
Rhinoceros iguana's diet predominantly comprises a variety of leafy plants, especially cactus pads. Its specialized jaws easily crush these fibrous foods; however, it also consumes fruits, flowers, and occasionally small invertebrates.
Appearance
The rhinoceros iguana is a robust, large-bodied reptile with coarse, scaly skin and a series of dorsal crests. Typically, its coloration ranges from grayish-brown to olive-green—perfect for blending into rocky landscapes. Males of this species flaunt a prominent, bony horn-like protrusion on their snouts, from which it gets its name. There are no significant variances in appearance due to age or subspecies.
Behavior
Rhinoceros iguana are typically diurnal, solitary animals. They exhibit territorial behavior, with males marking their domain with glandular secretions. These reptiles display slightly different dietary habits through the seasons; during dry periods, they focus more on feeding from native cacti. Using their sharp beaks, they exhibit unique behavior of pruning plants, promoting new growth which they later consume.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Iguanids Genus
Cycluras Species
Rhinoceros iguana 
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