iguanid

• Substantiv, das die Familie der Leguane bezeichnet, echsenartige Reptilien, die in der Neuen Welt, auf Madagaskar und einigen pazifischen Inseln vorkommen und meist einen langen Schwanz sowie bei Männchen einen auffälligen Kehlfleck besitzen.

A noun referring to a family of lizards native to the New World, Madagascar, and some Pacific islands, typically characterized by a long tail and, in males, a bright throat patch.

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   A member of the Iguanidae family, comprising lizards native to the New World, Madagascar, and some Pacific islands, typically characterized by a long tail and often a bright throat patch in males.

   Leguanfamilie

   • The green iguana is a well-known iguanid found in Central and South America.
   • Many iguanids display vibrant colors during mating season.
   • The marine iguana of the Galapagos is a unique iguanid adapted to ocean life.