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Cyclura lewisi
The Blue Iguana is the largest native land animal on Grand Cayman with a total nose-to-tail length of 5 ft and weighing as much as 30 lb. Its body length is 20–30 inches with a tail equal in length. The Blue Iguana's toes are articulated to be efficient in digging and climbing trees. The male is larger than the female by one third of his body size.The mature male's skin color ranges from dark grey to turquoise blue, whereas the female is more olive green to pale blue
The Blue Iguana is found only on the island of Grand Cayman. Found mostly in natural xerophytic shrubland and along the interfaces between farm clearings, roads, and gardens and closed-canopy dry forest or shrubland.
A critically endangered species of lizard of the genus Cyclura endemic to the island of Grand Cayman. The Blue Iguana is one of the longest-living species of lizard (67 years is the longest on record).
Spotted on May 7, 2012
Submitted on May 14, 2012
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