Green Iguanaグリーンイグアナ

Iguana iguanaLC— Least Concern

The green iguana is a large, primarily herbivorous lizard native to Central and South America, from southern Mexico to Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay. Juveniles are bright green, while adults often shift to grayish or reddish-brown tones, and the species is an agile climber and swimmer capable of surviving falls of up to 15 meters. It is assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN, though pet-trade escapees have established invasive populations in Florida, Taiwan, and other regions, including Japan.

Green Iguana (reference photo)
Photo: Rjcastillo / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Source / cropped

Species Data

Classification
Squamata / Iguanidae Source
Distribution
Native from southern Mexico through Central America to Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia; introduced populations from the pet trade are established in Florida, Hawaii, Taiwan, and elsewhere. Source

Did You Know?

  • It has a light-sensitive "third eye" called a parietal eye on top of its head. Source
  • An agile climber and swimmer, it can reportedly fall up to 15 meters and land unhurt. Source

Where to See This Species

7 facilities · 0 individuals

アドベンチャーワールド (Adobencha World)WakayamaOpened in 1978

アドベンチャーワールドのWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

ノースサファリサッポロ (Nosusafarisapporo)Hokkaido

ノースサファリサッポロのWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

京都市動物園 (Kyoutoshi Doubutsuen)KyotoOpened in 1903

京都市動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

桐生が岡動物園 (Kiryuugaoka Doubutsuen)Gunma自動車の場合、カーナビ検索は「桐生が岡動物園」ではなく「桐生が岡遊園地」で設定すると駐車場に到着できる（動物園名で検索すると誤った経路になる場合がある）。

桐生が岡動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

高知県立のいち動物公園 (Kouchi Kenritsu Noichi Doubutsu Kouen)Kochi土佐くろしお鉄道ごめん・なはり線「のいち駅」から徒歩20分またはレンタサイクル13分。

高知県立のいち動物公園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

東京都恩賜上野動物園 (Toukyoutoonshiueno Doubutsuen)TokyoOpened in 1882

東京都恩賜上野動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

東武動物公園 (Toubu Doubutsu Kouen)Saitama東武動物公園駅（西口）下車、徒歩10分（600m）またはバス約5分。

東武動物公園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

Conservation Story

Conservation Status

IUCNでLC（低懸念）。地域では生息地の変化や利用圧が影響します。

Habitat

中南米の熱帯林、水辺、樹上。

Threats

  • 森林伐採
  • 捕獲利用
  • 外来地域での放逐

Conservation & Breeding Efforts

  • 生息地保全
  • 適正飼育の普及
  • 外来種管理

Sources

ja.wikipedia.org

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FAQ

What do green iguanas eat?
They are primarily herbivorous, feeding on leaves, flowers, fruit, and new plant shoots. Source
What is the 'third eye' on a green iguana's head?
It is a light-sensitive organ called a parietal eye, located on top of the head, that helps detect changes in light and shadow. Source

Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org