Fiji Banded Iguana

The Fiji Banded Iguana is a beautiful species of lizard native to the islands of Fiji. It is known for its striking green and blue color pattern.

The Fiji Banded Iguana is a herbivore that feeds on a variety of plants, fruits, and flowers.

The Fiji Banded Iguana is a highly endangered species, with its numbers declining due to habitat loss and predation by introduced species.

Fiji Banded Iguana

Fiji Banded Iguana

Classification

Reptilia > Squamata > Iguanidae > Brachylophus > B. fasciatus

Native To

Conservation Status

Average Height

2 feet
(0.6 m)

Average Weight

8 - 12 oz
(227 - 340 g)

Average Life Span

10 - 15 years

Gestation Period

90 - 120 days

Diet

Herbivore (leaves, fruits, flowers)

Social Structure

Solitary

Did You Know?

The Fiji Banded Iguana is known for its vibrant green color with distinctive vertical bands, which are typically blue or light blue in males.

These iguanas are arboreal, meaning they spend most of their lives in trees.

They are primarily herbivores, feeding on leaves, fruits, and flowers.

Fiji Banded Iguanas are found only on a few islands in Fiji.

When threatened, they can change their color to a darker shade to help them blend in with their surroundings.

The male Fiji Banded Iguana is more colorful than the female.

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