Habitat: Caribbean Island of Hispaniola
Status: Vulnerable
DAK Locale: The Oasis
These lizards can grow over four feet in length and will range in color from steel grey to dark green or brown. The name comes from the stub, or pseudo-horn on the end of its snout. They also have pointed short scales from the neck to the end of its tail.
They eat mostly leaves, flowers and fruits. Some fruits rely on the animal for distribution. It was found that the local fruits germinate faster passing through the digestive system of the iguana. They are, in fact, the largest herbivores on the island. Males are fiercely territorial, mating with females that pass through their area.
Located on the island of Hispaniola, they are more common in the Dominican Republic. In Haiti, deforestation has become a major issue although they are somewhat common in the nation's parks. There are between 10,000 and 15,000 left in the wild, but are a common species in the pet trade.
