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Rhinoceros Iguana


Rhinoceros Iguana
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Copyright: Manyee Desandies (manyee) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3102 W: 233 N: 6304] (21553)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-09
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Canon Powershot S3 IS
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Florida
Theme(s): Reptiles - Iguanas 1 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-04-29 4:04
Viewed: 1173
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This might be a first of this species on TN.

Rhinoceros Iguana
Cyclura cornuta

DESCRIPTION:
Large, heavy-bodied lizard with a uniform gray body;
males have 3 horn-like protrusions on their head
SIZE: Total body length of up to 1.2 m (4.5 ft.)
WEIGHT: 4.5-9 kg (10-20 lb.)
DIET: Omnivores, will eat a wide assortment of vegetable matter, invertebrates, small mammals and birds
INCUBATION: 75-100 days
CLUTCH SIZE 15-20 eggs
SEXUAL MATURITY: 2-3 years
LIFE SPAN: Up to 20 years or more
RANGE: Haiti and adjacent islands
HABITAT: Dry rocky areas and savannas

FUN FACTS
1. Rhino iguanas are much more terrestrial than the green iguanas which allows them to live in rockier and drier areas. They are rarely found in trees or even forested areas.
2. Rhino iguanas get their name because of horn-like structures that are found on the heads of males. It is not known if these structures serve any purpose, but may aid in courtship.
3. Male iguanas go through elaborate courtship behaviors of head bobbing and erecting the spines along the back. Normally, iguanas are quite timid and will flee if approached, but during courtship the males can be quite aggressive.
4. The rhino iguana is not as long as the more common green iguana, but can be over twice the weight.

ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
Because their populations are restricted to islands, rhino iguanas are especially vulnerable to environmental as well as manmade disturbances. Iguanas are often eaten as food because their accessibility and the relatively poor economic status of the people in these islands. The iguanas are protected from wide-scale release in the pet trade and zoos are playing an integral role in the conservation of this species.

This shot was taken at an animal park.

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Nice shot Manyee the composition is lovely with the tail pointed to the corner good viewpoint nice sharp details tfs rgds Necip.

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1999 W: 226 N: 6845] (24733)
  • [2007-04-29 6:29]

Hi Manyee,
this is one hefty lizard!
Good shot with a decent composition and POV.
Well done,
Joey

Hi Maynee

Beautiful sharp shot. The detail is nice as are the very natural colours. Nice POV

indeed rhinocerus like, TFS Ori

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1206 W: 1 N: 5305] (17901)
  • [2007-04-29 7:42]

Hello Manyee,
Looks like he is warming on a rock, you have captured him with sharp details and nice colors, I particulary like the skin details here, thanks and great job.
Rick

Hello Manyee,
a very nice capture. Very good POV/DOF, sharpness and details. Natural colours and very good composition. A good one, very well done. Thank you my friend.
Gr.
Heinz

Now this is a rugged looking fella, nice detail and good job separating from the rock face.

Greg

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-04-29 15:55]

Hello Manyee

A very good capture of this iguana.The fellow looks pretty relaxed.Very good focus with lovely skin texture and details.Nicely composed with very good POV and DOF.The surface appears fairly vertical.Kudos for posting a new one to TN.TFS

Rob

Hi Manyee,

A very good image. I have never seen this picture before. Technically the picture is very good. Thanks for sharing this guy with us. Well done.

Jan-Hendrik

Hi Manyee,
Nice registration and compo.
Well done
TFS
Annick

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2194 W: 222 N: 4471] (15242)
  • [2007-04-30 8:45]

Hi Man Yee

Another fantastic shot from you!
The animal that you capture here is indeed magnificent and the shot is impeccable!
The pose of the iguana is excellent and you managed to create a charming composition out of it!
It's great that all of it is in full focus, thanks to the great POV and DOF, as well as nicely exposured.
Good info note, too!

Bravo and TFS
Horia

Hi Manyee,
Excellent detail on your rhino iguana. He looks as though he came right from the jurassic era.

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  • Seiei Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 24 W: 0 N: 30] (121)
  • [2007-05-16 0:49]

Hello Manyee

Its a nice shot, the subject is really interessting. Not every day that we can see such an animal :)
Well done

Christophe

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