• Scientific name: Iguana iguana
• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Reptilia
• Order: Squamata
• Family: Iguanadae
• Genus: Iguana
• Species: I. iguana

Fun Facts

• Agile climbers, adult iguanas are rarely found far from trees.
• They take refuge in water, and are good underwater swimmers.
• Iguanas defend themselves with accurate whiplashes of their tail.
• They can live up to 10 years.
• They eat plants, fruits, flowers and leaves.
• Iguanas can grow up to 6 feet in length including their tail.