Iguana

About

How iguana lives

Iguanas bask on branches and rocks, feeding mostly on plants and escaping quickly into cover. Many iguanas use head-bobs and dewlap displays to communicate. Forest habitats reward animals that can climb, hide, or move quietly through layered vegetation.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure. Protecting iguana also depends on keeping forest, rainforest, coast habitats healthy and connected.

Common species still depend on habitat quality, clean water, food webs, and low disturbance.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• Many iguanas use head-bobs and dewlap displays to communicate.
• Many reptiles conserve energy well and can remain still for long periods before a quick burst of movement.
• Forest habitats reward animals that can climb, hide, or move quietly through layered vegetation.
• Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure.