They can measure up to 2 meters. They are herbivores and reproduce by means of eggs
They reach sexual maturity at 16 months of age, but are considered to be adults at 36 months, when they are 70 cm long.
The green color of their skin allows them to blend perfectly with the vegetation in their environment. Its skin is covered with small scales; They have a dorsal ridge that runs from its head to its tail, this is very showy in males.
All iguanas have very short legs and five toes on each leg, ending in very sharp claws. Its tail is long and thin and is bordered by a row of sharp dorsal scales. This animal sometimes emits snorting.