iguanid

• Sustantivo que designa a los lagartos de la familia Iguanidae, propios del Nuevo Mundo, Madagascar y algunas islas del Pacífico, caracterizados generalmente por una cola larga y, en los machos, una papada o cresta prominente.

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.

   Lagarto iguánido

   • 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.