Eastern casquehead iguana
A species of Conehead lizards Scientific name : Laemanctus longipes Genus : Conehead lizards
Eastern casquehead iguana, A species of Conehead lizards
Scientific name: Laemanctus longipes
Genus: Conehead lizards
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Description
The eastern casquehead iguana (Laemanctus longipes) is a species of lizard native to Central America and Mexico.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Eastern casquehead iguana is primarily herbivorous, feeding predominantly on a diet rich in leaf vegetation. Their propensity for consuming leaves, predominantly from Ficus trees, forms a significant part of their nutritional intake. Ingesting a variety of soft leaves, they meticulously chew these fibrous materials, extracting optimum nutrients.
Appearance
Eastern casquehead iguana is a medium-sized lizard with a long, slender body and a pointed snout, distinguished by its exceptionally long hind legs. Its skin is scaly and predominantly green, with lighter undersides. A notable feature is its four short horns above the eyes. Eastern casquehead iguana lacks any gender-based differences in appearance, but its coloration can darken with age.
Behavior
Eastern casquehead iguana is a diurnal, arboreal species, noted for its tendency to remain motionless, adeptly camouflaging in its tropical habitat. It demonstrates skittish, solitary behavior, coupled with unique extended head-bobbing when threatened. Territorial markings are not prominent as individual space largely overlaps with others.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Casquehead lizards Genus
Conehead lizards Species
Eastern casquehead iguana 
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