Vulnerable
Cuban Iguana
Cyclura nubila
A large rock iguana native to Cuba, with a rugged appearance and strong ties to dry coastal habitats.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
20–30 years in the wild; longer in captivity
Size
Body length 1–1.6 m including tail; weight 4–9 kg
Scientific Name
Cyclura nubila
About Cuban Iguana
A large rock iguana native to Cuba, with a rugged appearance and strong ties to dry coastal habitats.
It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a herbivore diet, with a lifespan of 20–30 years in the wild; longer in captivity, a size of Body length 1–1.6 m including tail; weight 4–9 kg, a conservation status of Vulnerable.
Fun Fact
Cuban iguanas often bask on limestone outcrops and can live for decades.
Where Cuban Iguana Lives
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Guantánamo region
, Cuba
Cuban dry coast
, Cuba