green green known common american large species genus native caribbean usually animal simply called green ranges large geographic area southern brazil far north mexico introduced south_america puerto_rico common island colloquially known considered invasive species united_states feral populations exist south florida including florida keys hawaii texas adapted significantly regard result diet grows meters length head tail specimens grown metres upward pounds commonly found captivity pet calm disposition bright colors demanding care properly space requirements need special lighting heat prove challenging amateur taxonomy etymology species officially described swedish botanist centuries numerous subspecies identified later classified merely regional variants species nuclear mitochondrial dna sequence data explore history green scientists studied animals collected different countries phylogeny indicated species originated south_america eventually central_america caribbean study revealed unique mitochondrial dna status indicate deep lineage divergence central south american populations word derived spanish form species spanish speaking countries males species referred juveniles called distribution habitat native range green extends southern mexico central brazil dominican_republic caribbean specifically trinidad introduced puerto_rico texas florida hawaii island washed ashore following hurricane species native martinique small wild colony released escaped green historic fort saint louis green found near water fall feet land use hind leg claws leaves branches break fall cold wet weather green prefer stay ground greater warmth swimming remains submerged letting legs hang propel water powerful tail strokes south central_america green native endangered species countries people hunting eating chicken trees long time anatomy despite green come different colors southern countries range peru green appear bluish color bold blue markings islands green color range green black pink green western region costa_rica red animals northern ranges mexico appear orange juvenile green el_salvador bright blue babies lose color older adult found mainly north east coast grand differences compared green populations light green predominant black stripes instead typical orange black compared common green females lay half eggs instead scales head near smaller iris white cream green yellow eyes green possess row spines backs tails helps protect predators whip like tails deliver painful strikes like grabbed tail allow break escape eventually new addition developed helps regulate body temperature territorial displays green excellent vision enabling detect shapes motions long distances green rod cells poor vision low light conditions time cells called double cone cells sharp color vision enable ability highly useful animal ensure sunlight forms produce white organ heads called eye called eye eye contrast lost primitive feature eye rudimentary lens form images sensitive changes light dark detect movement helps detect predators stalking green sharp teeth capable leaves human skin teeth shaped like leaf broad flat edge similarity teeth discovered led dinosaur named meaning tooth incorrect assumption resembled gigantic teeth situated inner sides hard smaller specimens primarily green presented special problem plant matter contains potassium content eaten meet needs green capable creating liquid concentrated like birds salt result green developed lateral nasal supplement salt excess potassium green guatemala southern mexico predominantly small horns eyes nostrils classified separate subspecies classification found invalid based mitochondrial dna similar nose projections appear randomly populations freely share trait green large probably largest species family genus match exceed weight adults typically grow length head tail tail comprises length snout vent length green average adult male weigh smaller adult female typically weigh large males reach exceed weight long specimens reportedly measured body weight greater reproductive biology male green highly developed pores underside scent females pores smaller comparison males addition dorsal spines run green noticeably longer thicker males females making animals somewhat sexually male green tend display dominant behaviors head tail tend develop taller dorsal crest females taller dorsal spines spikes large round pronounced generally male characteristic located jaw protected plate large green circular shaped scale green females laying eggs year synchronized nesting period female green gives parental protection egg laying apart defending nesting excavation panama green observed sharing nest sites american honduras emerge nest weeks hatched young look similar adults color shape resembling adult females males lacking dorsal spines juveniles stay groups year lives male green groups use bodies shield protect females predators appears species behavior frightened predator green attempt flee near body water dive swim away threat green extend display neck body bob head threat tail bite use claws defense wounded inclined fight prey green use head variety ways social interactions court possible mate frequency number head particular meanings green hunted predatory birds fear exploited ploy catch wild sound hawk whistle scream makes freeze easier capture diet primarily captives feeding leaves flowers fruit growing shoots upwards different species plant panama green favorite foods wild consume wide variety foods offered green naturally require precise ratio minerals calcium diet important captive variety fruits vegetables juvenile eat adults order acquire essential digest low quality hard process vegetarian diet debate captive green fed animal protein evidence wild eating tree usually eating plant material wild adult green observed eating bird eggs believe diet containing protein animal digestive system resulting severe long term health damage including kidney failure leading premature death argument green miami florida observed eating dead fish individuals kept captivity known eat mice ill effects writes captive animals known survive thrive eating block monkey instance calcium recommended captive fed meat instead receive minerals need purely diet captivity american pet trade great demand green imported primarily originating captive farming operations based native countries honduras el_salvador colombia panama animals demanding care properly lifetime die years acquisition green captivity eat meat presented excessive consumption animal protein results severe kidney problems possible premature death pet owners tend feed provides water value captive green diet consist fresh vegetables access fresh water green thrive temperatures appropriate sources lighting bodies produce promotes calcium absorption result bone disease fatal new_york_city hawaii considered exotic pets prohibited ownership potential impact introduced species hawaii ecosystem state strict regulations import possession green spend years jail fined invasive species caribbean aftermath hurricane hurricane uprooted trees carrying green landed east island green recorded new apparently accidentally caught trees miles ocean guadeloupe green indigenous examination weather patterns ocean currents indicated probably spent weeks sea arriving colony began breeding new island years arrival february government puerto_rico proposed islands said population million considered non native sold meat fiji green present invasive species islands fiji known american pose threat native potential spread disease humans spreading initially brought american wanted eat numerous insects island primarily vegetarian islands united_states green established hawaii feral species despite strict legislation banning reptiles texas reptiles carry concern reason legislation sought regulate trade green combination events green considered invasive species south florida found gulf coast florida original small populations florida keys ships carrying fruit south_america years introduced wild originating pet trade escaped intentionally released owners survived new habitat commonly hide houses beaches destroy gardens landscaping fond eating native endangered plant feeding primary food plant endangered miami blue butterfly additionally green observed florida owl species special concern threat florida ecosystem originally believed january large numbers established florida dropped trees lived cold nights state caused lose grip tree branches specific numbers provided local wildlife officials local media described phenomenon frozen shower dozens local bike paths return daytime warmth resumed normal activities occurred january prolonged cold hit southern florida cultural references people ancient peru animals depicted art green relative black food source past years possible populations caribbean mainland tribes food source source meat referred bamboo chicken chicken trees said taste like chicken
Green iguana