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Jamaican Iguana

Amphibians & Reptiles·Reptile

The Jamaican iguana is endemic to Jamaica. Critically endangered, they were considered extinct from 1948-1990. These lizards are green to blue in color with yellowish blotches. They are the largest land animal native to Jamaica.

  • Conservation StatusCritically Endangered
  • Life span20 years
  • Body sizeup to 5 ft.
  • Native habitat Forestsq of Jamaica
  • DietLeaves, flowers, and fruits
Spiny softshelled turtle Rough-scaled python

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