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Anegada Iguana (Cyclura pinguis) Fact Sheet

Anegada Iguana

Anegada Iguana (Cyclura pinguis)

Taxonomy	Physical Characteristics
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia - reptiles Order: Squamata Family: Iguanidae - Iguanas, iguanids, chuckwallas, and American arboreal lizards Genus: Cyclura Species: Cyclura pinguis - Anegada Iguana	Body Weight Males: 4.0 kg (8.8 lb), on average Female: 2.9 kg (6.4 lb), on average Snout-Vent Length Male: 45.0 cm (1.5 ft), on average Female: 41.3 cm (1.4 ft), on average Tail Length About 60 cm (2.0 ft) Coloration Dusty brown back legs and sides; dorsal spines can be brilliant turquoise blue
Distribution & Status	Behavior & Ecology
Range British Virgin Islands (Anegada Island), West Indies (Caribbean Sea) Habitat Sandy scrub with woody shrubs, grasses, and a few trees. Rocky woodland. IUCN Status Critically Endangered (2019 assessment) CITES Appendix Appendix I (UNEP 2019) Other Designations U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Endangered Population in Wild 200-300	Locomotion Crawl, walk, run. Climb trees often to feed. May reach for food on two back legs. Activity Cycle Mainly inactive. Bask in the sun during the morning. Social Groups Defend home ranges against individuals of the same sex. May live in groups. Diet Leaves and fruits Predators Mainly feral cats and dogs. Other observations of native snakes and a kestral preying on transloated Anegada Island iguanas.
Reproduction & Development	Species Highlights
Sexual Maturity Females: around 7-9 years old Nesting Season June-July, after spring rains Incubation Period 90-92 days, on average Clutch Size 13 eggs, on average (range 1-20) Typical Life Expectancy Still being researched but typical life expectancy is probably 60–80 years.	Feature Facts Only about 250 individuals remaining; Critically Endangered Feral cats kill most small juveniles Use visual displays and olfactory channels to communicate Strong competition among males Eyes flush bright crimson when agitated Browsing by these iguanas promotes growth in plants and helps to disperse their seeds Compete with free-ranging livestock Studied and successfully raised in managed care by the San Diego Zoo; headstarting programs

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Anegada Iguana

An Anegada Iguana hatchling emerges from its nest.