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Iguana

Iguana iguana

Photo by nitrogen15
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Field Notes

Description:

Despite being called the green iguana, most iguanas from this area are orange. They are an invasive pest on the island of Puerto Rico.

Habitat:

Mangrove estuary.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
nitrogen15
LOL. I didn't get a chance to try it while I was there, but also heard it's quite good.
MitchRay
If it's any help, I knew a Professor who said they tasted quite good roasted over an open flame.

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Mission
WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
Puerto Rico's Diversity
Mission
Reptiles of the World
Photographed
PublishedMay 15, 2011

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