Cuban rock iguana
A species of Cycluras, Also known as Cuban iguana, Cayman islands ground iguana, Clouded rock iguana, Sister isles iguana Scientific name : Cyclura nubila Genus : Cycluras
Cuban rock iguana, A species of Cycluras
Also known as:
Cuban iguana, Cayman islands ground iguana, Clouded rock iguana, Sister isles iguana
Scientific name: Cyclura nubila
Genus: Cycluras
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Description
The Cuban rock iguana (Cyclura nubila), also known as the Cuban ground iguana or Cuban iguana, is a species of lizard of the iguana family. It is the largest of the West Indian rock iguanas (genus Cyclura), one of the most endangered groups of lizards. This herbivorous species with red eyes, a thick tail, and spiked jowls is one of the largest lizards in the Caribbean.
General Info
Lifespan
25-50 years
Diet
Cuban rock iguana primarily feeds on a herbivorous diet, favoring leaves, fruits, and flowers. This species exhibits a particular preference for consuming Opuntia cacti, supplementing its diet with plant stems and arthropods when necessary.
Appearance
The cuban rock iguana is a fairly large, robust lizard with a thickly built, cylindrical body. It has rough, scaly skin primarily colored a granite-like gray with dark crossbands forming a mottled pattern. Its powerful tail is lined with sturdy, serrated scales, and its head is marked by a solid shield of bone. Mature males, larger and more heavily armored than females, sport a notable dorsal crest of pointed, conical scales.
Behavior
Cuban rock iguana are largely diurnal, spending their days foraging for food among the vegetation. They have strong site fidelity, often returning to the same spots to feed. Their social dynamics are characterized by a polygynous mating system, with males maintaining large territories housing multiple females. Highly territorial, males use visual displays and physical force to defend their areas. Cuban rock iguana's survival-oriented behavior includes their ability to withstand long periods without food or water.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Iguanids Genus
Cycluras Species
Cuban rock iguana 
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