Black Iguana

The black iguana is a big, spiny-tailed lizard that roams grasslands and forests from Mexico through Central America. It’s the largest of its kind in its genus and has even popped up in parts of Florida. These sun-loving reptiles are easy to spot with their dark color and rows of sharp scales along the tail.

• Native to Mexico and Central America, but also found in Florida.
• Largest species in its genus, with a distinctive spiny tail.
• Thrives in habitats like open grasslands and wooded areas.