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Iguanas
Iguana iguana
17.7892, -64.7081
Field Notes
Description:
Iguana is a herbivorous genus of lizard native to tropical areas of Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. The two species of lizard within the genus Iguana possess a dewlap, a row of spines running down their back to their tail, and a third "eye" on their head. This eye is known as the parietal eye, visible as a pale scale on the top of the head. Behind their neck are small scales which resemble spokes, known as tuberculate scales. These scales may be a variety of colors and are not always visible from close distances. They have a large round scale on their cheek known as a subtympanic shield.
Iguanas have excellent vision and can see shapes, shadows, colors and movement at long distances. Iguanas use their eyes to navigate through crowded forests, as well as for finding food. They use visual signals to communicate with other members of the same species.[
Habitat:
The climate conditions at the Virgin Islands are subtropical. The average rainfall per year is 55 inches (1,400 mm). In the winter, trade winds blow from 11 to 21 knots (39 km/h). The average temperature for the park is 79 °F (26 °C). At the Virgin Islands, the dominant plant species are dry tropical forest plants.
There is very little temperature difference between summer and winter and the sea is warm year round.
Notes:
Found several of these near the docks sunning on the rocks.
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