Brachylophus fasciatus
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| Brachylophus fasciatus (Brongniart, 1800) |
Brachylophus fasciatus is an arboreal iguana commonly known as the Fiji Banded Iguana. It is found in Fiji, Tonga, and on other pacific islands. Like the related Fiji Crested Iguana, it is believed to have evolved from the Green Iguana of South and Central America. Males of the species are emerald green with lighter blueish bands. Females are solid green with occasional spots. Both have red-orange eyes and yellow nostrils. It is endangered due to habitat loss and the introduction of predators.
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- Australasian Reptile & Amphibian Specialist Group (1996). Brachylophus fasciatus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Listed as Endangered (EN A1c v2.3)
- Exhibit posting at the St. Louis Zoo
- Fiji Banded Iguana at junglewalk
- Fiji Banded Iguana Care
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