The green iguana is an animal belonging to the genus of American green iguanas in the family Hymenonidae of the order Perciformes. Young green iguanas typically have a green body and use it to evade attacks from predators; As one grows older, green will gradually fade away and be replaced by colors such as light yellow, light blue, or brown; The main features of green iguanas include comb like scales on the back, black circular stripes on the tail, and large, drooping throat fans in adult males. Also known as: American Green Iguana. Distributed in tropical rainforest areas from Mexico to Paraguay in Central and South America. Omnivorous animals primarily consume small insects, eggs, and other animal based foods during their infancy, and eventually transition to plant-based diets in adulthood