Fiji Crested Iguana
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Fiji Crested Iguana
brachylophus vitiensis
The Fiji Crested Iguana is a colorful lizard that loves to bask in the sun! With its cool crest on its head, it looks like a little dinosaur from the past!
Habitat: Tropical forests and coastal areas of Fiji.
Appearance
The Fiji Crested Iguana is bright green with three narrow, cream-colored bands across its body. Males have a distinctive crest of spines along their back. It can also display a unique yellow snout.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassSquamataOrderLacertiliaFamilyIguanidaeGenusBrachylophus
Category
ReptilesRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Babies hatch with perfect climbing skills, ready for trees.
Males turn bright yellow on their head during mating season!
These iguanas are one of the rarest reptiles in the world!
They have a light-sensing "third eye" on top of their head!
Special abilities
Ability
Vivid Color Changer
Fiji Crested Iguana can quickly shift its skin color because this helps them hide from predators or show if they are stressed.
Ability
Arboreal Acrobat
Fiji Crested Iguana has strong claws and a long tail that help them expertly climb and balance high in the trees.
Ability
Slow-Hatch Surprise
Fiji Crested Iguana eggs incubate for over 7 months, which means the babies are very developed when they hatch!
Measurements & details
- Length
- 60-80 cm
- Weight
- 0.1-0.2 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-25 years
- Top Speed
- 5 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 2-6
- Incubation
- 200-250 days
Diet & Feeding
These vibrant green lizards enjoy a vegetarian feast of leaves, flowers, and ripe fruits from the tropical forest.
Primary Foods
- Leaves
- Flowers
- Fruits
- Nectar
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Feral Cat
Felis catus
Preys on iguana hatchlings and juveniles.
eaten by
Black Rat
Rattus rattus
Raids iguana nests, eating eggs and young.
eats
Dredge's Tree
Vavaea amicorum
The iguana consumes its leaves and flowers.
eaten by
Pacific Boa
Candoia bibroni
A native snake that preys on iguanas.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Also known as
Crested IguanaFiji IguanaViti Iguana
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Fiji Crested Iguana?
60-80 cm
How much does Fiji Crested Iguana weigh?
0.1-0.2 kg
How long does Fiji Crested Iguana live?
10-25 years
How fast can Fiji Crested Iguana move?
5 km/h
What does Fiji Crested Iguana eat?
These vibrant green lizards enjoy a vegetarian feast of leaves, flowers, and ripe fruits from the tropical forest.
Where is Fiji Crested Iguana usually found?
Tropical forests and coastal areas of Fiji.
How does Fiji Crested Iguana hunt?
Foraging
How many eggs does Fiji Crested Iguana lay?
2-6
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