Range: Islands of the Caribbean.  Several endemic species of this lizard live on specific islands such as the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Haiti etc. 

Habitat: Arid desert dwellers to lush forest.  The habitat of this species of lizard is as varied as the number of species. 

Natural Diet: Primarily omnivores,  The Rhinoceros Iguana family is known to be slightly more carnivorous than their cousins the Green Iguana

Diet at Rain Forest: Primarily fresh greens supplemented with fruit and protein source. 

Size: Varies by species, this Iguana is generally thick bodied and measures up to 5 feet in length.

RainForest Facts: Prehistoric looking, the ground dwelling iguanas of the Caribbean islands are generally dull in color as compared to their arboreal cousins the Green Iguana.   There are exceptions to this rule, bright blue and red colors are seen on some of the island species. 

These iguanas are some of the most seriously threatened reptiles on earth.  Loss of habitat along with the introduction of cats and other feral animals to their island homes have led to a serious decline in numbers.

Vulnerable to such natural disasters as hurricanes and droughts, these ancient lizards are fast approaching a critical juncture in their long history.

Status in Wild: Threatened or endangered depending on species.  Virtually all species of ground iguanas are in peril based on both loss of habitat as well as predation by introduced species such as cats and feral pigs. 

Efforts to establish stable colonies of animals are under way on virtually all of the islands.   Conservation and education are critical components of any successful plan to save these critically endangered animals.