Brachylophus fasciatus
The Lau banded iguana is a lizard that spends most of its time in trees (arboreal species), searching for food. Males are usually bright or dark green, with white stripes on their body. Females are a solid green colour, with no stripes. They both have yellow/green chests and bellies, and red/orange eyes.
Brachylophus fasciatus
The Lau banded iguana is a lizard that spends most of its time in trees (arboreal species), searching for food. Males are usually bright or dark green, with white stripes on their body. Females are a solid green colour, with no stripes. They both have yellow/green chests and bellies, and red/orange eyes.
They are native to the Lau Island group of Fiji.
Approximately 20 years in zoos. Unknown in the wild.
They are omnivores, primarily feeding on insects, vegetables and fruits.
There is currently no name used to describe a group of Lau banded iguanas; however, a group of iguanas is referred to as a ‘mess’.
Zoorassic World
Fiji, Central and Gau iguana.
Reptilia
Squamata
The Lau banded iguana is considered a national treasure by the government of Fiji and its image has appeared on postage stamps and currency.
Before mating, male iguanas will often head bob and flick their tongue to get the females’ attention.
The Lau banded iguana is one of the few iguanas found outside of the New World and one of the most geographically isolated members of the Iguana family.
Lau banded iguanas are generally solitary (live alone), but males can live close to females. Males are territorial and can be aggressive towards other males that enter their territory.
Hatchling
120-150 days.
2-7 eggs
7-12 g
16 months
60-75 cm
The Lau banded iguana is classified as Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
There are approximately 8,000-22,000 individuals left in the wild.
The main threats to Lau banded iguanas are habitat destruction for logging, forest fires and the introduction of non-native species such as cats and rats.
Dublin Zoo raises awareness about this species and how we protect them.
They are native to the Lau Island group of Fiji, and they were also introduced to Vanuatu and reintroduced to Tonga.
Approximately 20 years in zoos. Unknown in the wild.
They are omnivores, mainly feeding on insects, vegetables and fruits.
The Lau banded iguana population has fallen due to habitat destruction for logging, forest fires and the introduction of non-native species such as cats and rats.
There are approximately 8,000-22,000 individuals left in the wild.
There is currently no name used to describe a group of Lau banded iguanas; however, a group of iguanas of no specific species is referred to as a ‘mess’.
60-75cm.
A hatchling.
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