Rhinoceros Iguana
About
Scientific name: Cyclura cornuta
Family: Iguanidae
Classification: Reptilia
Family: Iguanidae
Classification: Reptilia
Place of Origin: Caribbean island of Hispaniola
Lifespan (in Wild): 20 years
Weight: 20 lbs (Adult)
Body size: 4.5 ft long (Adult)
Diet: Omnivores
Fun Facts
- Rhinoceros Iguana get their name from the small horn-like structures on their head.
- Rhinoceros Iguanas prefer drier habitats compared to their Green Iguana counterparts.
- Rhinoceros Iguanas eggs are some of the largest in the lizard world.
Conservation Status
Endangered
Annual Cost of Care
The cost to care for this animal per year is $300.
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