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Fijian banded iguana
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| Here is a Fijian banded iguana and its scientific name is Brachylophus fasciatus.It is related to the common green iguana. It is emerald green in color. Males have wide bands. Females may have a few blue spots. When stressed, this lizard turns darker in color. It has a very long tail making up 2/3 of its total length, red-orange eyes, and bright yellow nostrils.Its Natural Diet is Leaves, flowers, fruit, and insects.This iguana is a shy, secretive and solitary animal. It is arboreal (tree-dwelling) and uses its long tail for balance as it climbs through the tree tops. The male iguana is very territorial.During courtship, the male iguana bobs his head and flicks his tongue at the female. After mating, the female digs a burrow, then lays and buries 3-6 eggs. The eggs typically hatch at the same time, and the young dig out of the burrow together without help from the parents.The Fiji Island banded iguana is listed on the CITES Appendix and is also listed as endangered |
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- dew77
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Hello Gareth!
Wonderful Iguana capture.Lighting,POV,colors and composition are excellent.TFS...:-)
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