Grand Cayman Blue Iguana Cyclura lewisi
Once widespread on the island of Grand Cayman, human development is pushing this uniquely hued reptile toward extinction.
ORIGIN:
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
HABITAT:
Coastal areas, forests and caves
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
13-22 lbs
Length: 3 ft
DIET:
Fruits, leaves, nuts and small invertebrates
PREDATORS:
Cats, dogs, rats, humans and native snakes
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Powerful spiny tail
REPRODUCTION:
1-22 eggs laid about 40 days after mating
THREATS:
Habitat loss and introduced predators
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Up to 69 yrs in human care
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