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Iguana genus of lizard #107409165
Description
genusÃÂ ofÃÂ herbivorousÃÂ lizardsÃÂ that are native to tropical areas ofÃÂ Mexico,ÃÂ Central America,ÃÂ South America, and theÃÂ Caribbean. The genus was first described in 1768 by AustrianÃÂ naturalistÃÂ Josephus Nicolaus Laurentiin his bookÃÂ Specimen Medicum, Exhibens Synopsin Reptilium Emendatam Experimentis circa Venena. TwoÃÂ speciesÃÂ are included in the genusÃÂ Iguana: theÃÂ green iguana, which is widespread throughout its range and a popular pet, and theÃÂ Lesser Antillean iguana, which is native to theÃÂ Lesser AntillesÃÂ and endangered due to habitat destruction.