Common cyclure

Ordinary cyclurus ^[1] ( lat. Cyclura cychlura ) is a species of lizard from the iguana family.

Common cyclure
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryotes Kingdom: Animals Kingdom : Eumetazoi No rank : Bilateral symmetrical No rank : Secondary Type of: Chordate Subtype : Vertebrates Infratype : Maxillary Overclass : Tetrapods Grade: Reptiles Subclass : Diapsids Infraclass : Lepidosauromorphs Squadron : Lepidosaurs Squad: Scaly Suborder : Lizards Infrastructure : Iguanoid Family: Iguanas Gender: Cycles View: Common cyclure
International scientific name
Cyclura cychlura ( Cuvier , 1829)
Security status
Vulnerable species IUCN 3.1 Vulnerable : 6035

The species is endemic to the Bahamas. It is found on the islands of Andros and Exuma . There are three known populations on the island of Andros and 13 populations on Exum.

The total population of the species is less than 5000 individuals: of which 4000 live on Andros, and about 1000 individuals live on Exum.

The lizard inhabits dry pine forests, bushes and coastal vegetation. It feeds on plant foods. Adults hide in cracks of rocks, limestone or burrows built in sandy soils. Young lizards live on trees.