Are you wild about whales? This sighting represents a new area previously not thought to be in the range of Cyclura cornata. So, everyone who seen this species wishes to own it. Rogner, Manfred. The mating in these species occurs at the beginning or just prior to, the first rainy season of the year and lasts for two-three weeks. Scroll this page down to get more details about this. [4] A crest of pointed horned scales extends from the nape of their neck to the tip of their tail. 2. [6] Dr. Thomas Wiewandt, who spent an extended period on Mona Island studying Cyclura cornuta stejnegeri, suggested that the horns, along with lateral spines and prominent parietal bulges, function as protective armor against sharp rocks or as defensive tools to facilitate the escape of males from the grasp of one another.

The species prefer to live in the scrub woodlands, dry to subtropical and moist forests. [2][3] The taxonomy of both subspecies is debated; some consider them subspecies of C. cornata, while others consider them separate species altogether.

The iguanas are protected from wide-scale release in the pet trade and zoos are playing an integral role in the conservation of this species. [6][7] Males possess an adipose pad in the form of a helmet on the occipital region of the head, and a large dewlap. Fun Facts. They vary in length from 60 to 136 centimetres (24 to 54 in), and skin colours range from a steely grey to a dark green and even brown. New Jersey: T.F.H. [4] Most adults weigh 4.56 to 9 kilograms (10.1 to 19.8 lb). Rhinoceros Iguana is a threatened species of lizard in the family Iguanidae. [1] The actual number may be much higher, considering animals kept at European and Asian zoos, and the many kept as pets in private collections. [2], American Zoological and Aquarium Association, 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T6042A3099941.en, 10.2305/IUCN.UK.1996.RLTS.T6042A12363359.en, Iguanario de los Tocones, Dominican Republic, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rhinoceros_iguana&oldid=981374172, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 1 October 2020, at 22:41. Some individual can be found which may behave aggressively when they threatened or uncomfortable. [8] A study in 2000 by Dr Allison Alberts of the San Diego Zoo revealed that seeds passing through the digestive tracts of Cycluras germinate more rapidly than those that do not. We can’t recommend this species to the beginners. Learn more about the Seasonal Camp Counselor program at SeaWorld.

Find a variety of free classroom activities that will keep your students engaged and excited to learn about animals. The average male has 2 ft length from snout to vent. [4], The rhinoceros iguana, like most Cyclura species is primarily herbivorous, consuming leaves, flowers, berries, and fruits from different plant species. Go behind-the-scenes to see how our trainers care for and interact with these amazing animals, and get up close with some finned, flippered, or feathered friends. Because their populations are restricted to islands, rhino iguanas are especially vulnerable to environmental as well as manmade disturbances.

Meet the rhinoceros iguana (Cyclura cornuta) at The Animal Facts including their appearance, diet, habitat, range, breeding and behavior. At SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, we extend our commitment to the environment beyond our company by supporting a variety of conservation groups and programs.
The species primarily found on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, shared by the Republic of Haiti and the Dominican Republic.