Green Tree Iguana (Iguana iguana) 8 June 2019. Centro de Rescate Amazónico - CREA, Iquitos, Peru
Green Tree Iguana (Iguana iguana)

Green Tree Iguana (Iguana iguana)
This widespread neotropical species is variously called Green Tree Iguana, Common Iguana or Green Iguana. Often seen sunning high in trees as seen here, their cryptic coloration offers protection from predators. They can change color to match their environment. This is a male. Females lack the dewlap and dorsal spines. Although no subspecies are currently recognized, a deep genetic rift has been detected between South American, and Middle American populations. Widely introduced, this species is considered invasive in Florida and the Caribbean. It is also popular in the pet trade. Canon PowerShot SX60 HS.

References:

Bock, B. C. (2014) Iguana iguana. Iguana Specialist Group. Retrieved July 2, 2019, from http://www.iucn-isg.org/species/iguana-species/iguana-iguana/

Wikipedia contributors. (2019, July 2). Green iguana. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 07:57, July 2, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Green_iguana&oldid=904426202
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