Lizard perched on a branch in a terrarium, showcasing its textured skin and extended limbs against a dimly lit background.

Cone-headed iguana

Also known as the casque-headed iguana, these vibrant reptiles can be found throughout Mexico and central America. They have rapid colour changing abilities that vary between shades of green and brown, and can grow up to 45cm in length. Our cone-headed iguana can be found in Tropical Trails

Cone-headed iguanaLaemanctus serratus

  • Class:

    Reptilia

  • Order:

    Squamata

  • Family:

    Corytophanidae

About the cone-headed iguana

Cone-headed iguanas are insectivores, therefore their diet mainly consists of insects, however they have been known to prey on snails, frogs and smaller reptiles. Scientists estimate their breeding season is between May and July, and females lay 3-7 eggs in leaf litter or holes in the soil, which are left to incubate for 2 months before hatching into fully independent individuals.

Conservation

Cone-headed iguanas are currently classified as 'Least Concern' on the IUCN Red List, however their habitats are threatened by deforestation, and some humans capture them to sell on the exotic pet trade

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