Anegada ground iguana

The Anegada ground iguana is classified as Critically Endangered (CR), facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

The Stout Iguana or Anegada Ground Iguana (Cyclura pinguis) is a crirically endangered species of lizard of the genus Cyclura belonging to the Iguanidae family. The species can be found exclusively in the island of Anegada. More

The natural range of the Anegada ground iguana has greatly reduced and is now confined to the island of Anegada in the British Virgin Islands (2). In addition two small introduced populations exist on Guana Island and Necker Island. More

The Anegada ground iguana is closely tied to porous limestone habitats on Anegada, with burrows of both sexes being located on old limestone reef-tract or in sandy areas next to it (4). More

The anegada ground iguana has four legs. He has a crest on his head. He lives in the Virgin Islands. He eats plants. He is a lazy animal and can live for 40 years. He is endangered because other animals like goats eat his food. More

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* The Anegada Ground Iguana (Cyclura pinguis) was once distributed over the entire Puerto Rico Bank, but today is confined to the island of Anegada in the British Virgin Islands. More

* Countries in which the the Anegada Ground iguana is known to occur: British Virgin Islands More

While the body of the Anegada ground iguana is a dusky brown, its legs, dorsal spines and tail are sprinkled with an iridescent turquoise blue. More

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Common names

anegada ground iguana in English - English
Anegada island iguana in English - English
Anegada rock iguana in English - English
Cyclura pinguis in Polish - polski
Cyclura pinguis in Spanish - español
Cyclure de l'ile anegada in French - français
Iguane terrestre de l'ile anegada in French - français