Everything about Iguana totally explained
Iguana is a
genus of
lizard native to tropical areas of
Central and
South America and the
Caribbean first described by Austrian
naturalist Josephus Nicolaus Laurenti in his book
Specimen Medicum, Exhibens Synopsin Reptilium Emendatam cum Experimentis circa Venena in 1768. The genus
iguana includes two
species: the
Green Iguana and the
Lesser Antillean Iguana.
The word "Iguana" is derived from a Spanish form of the original
Taino name for the species "Iwana".
Physical characteristics
The two species of lizard within the genus
Iguana possesses a
dewlap, a row of spines running down their back to their tail, and a third eye on their head. This eye is known as the
Parietal eye, which looks just like a pale scale on the top of their head. Behind their neck are small scales which resemble spikes, known as
tuberculate scales. They also have a large round scale on their cheek known as a
subtympanic shield.
Sight
Iguanas have excellent vision and are able to see shapes, shadows, color and movement at long distances. Iguanas use their eyes to navigate through crowded forests, as well as for finding food. They also use visual signals to communicate with members of the same species.
They respond to bright colors such as orange and yellow as food substances.
Hearing
An iguana's ear is known as the
tympanum. It is the iguana's ear drum, and is located right above the subtympanic shield and behind the eye. This is a very thin and delicate part of the iguana, and crucial to their hearing.
Gallery
Image:Iguana iguana.jpg| A
green iguana (
Iguana iguana)
Image:Pet Iguana.JPG| This is a
Green Iguana kept as a pet.
Image:DSC 1939.jpg|This is a
Lesser Antillean Iguana kept at a zoo.
Further Information
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