Rhinoceros Iguana
Cyclura cornuta cornuta
Rhinoceros Iguana
Cyclura cornuta cornuta
Iguanidae
The rhinoceros iguana is a large bulky lizard, it has a large dorsal crest and a prominant dewlap (flap of skin on the chin). They tend to be relatively dull in colour, a grey-blue (although specimens showing a more dominant blue colour can be spectacular). Nasal horms in maure males are what give the Rhinoceros Iguana its name. Younger specimens may have dark lateral bands, these fade with age however and are barely notiable in mature specimens.
Hispaniola (A Caribbean island)
4ft, although they are very bulky and can seem larger.
Upto 20 years
6x6x3ft should be a minimum vivarium size for a single adult specimen
Rocky with perches and sturdy climbing opportunities.
A diet similar to that of the Green Iguana is recomended for the Rhinoceros Iguana.
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