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Definition of rock iguana
rock iguana
Plural:rock iguanas
• noun
1
Any of several species of large, heavy-bodied, ground-dwelling lizards belonging to the genus Cyclura, native to the Caribbean islands and characterized by their preference for dry, rocky limestone habitats.
Example
"Conservationists are working tirelessly to protect the endangered Grand Cayman rock iguana from habitat destruction and invasive predators."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rock iguana. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rock%20iguana