Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus Cristatus)

Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus Cristatus)

* Family: Iguanidae,

* Genus: Amblyrhynchus,

* Species: A. cristatus,

* Phylum: Chordata,

* Class: Sauropsida,

* Order: Squamata,

* Suborder: Iguania,

* Type: Reptile,

* Diet: Herbivore,

* Average life span in the wild: 5 to 12 years,

* Size: 4 to 5 ft (1.2 to 1.5 m),

* Weight: 1 to 3.3 lbs (.5 to 1.5 kg),

* Protection status: Threatened.

** Did you know? Marine iguanas sneeze frequently to expel salt from glands near their noses. The salt often lands on their heads, giving them a distinctive white wig.

More info: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/marine-iguana/

or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Iguana

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[mackawack12346]

I just wanna ram my fist up that marine iguanas asshole....