Cayman Island Ground Iguana 
Scientific Name:
Cyclura lewisi
Other Names and/or Listed subspecies:
Cyclura nubila ssp. lewisi, Grand Cayman Blue Iguana
Group:
Reptiles
Status/Date Listed as Endangered:
CR-IUCN: 2004
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
Caymans

Facts Summary:
The Cayman Island Ground Iguana (Cyclura lewisi) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "reptiles" and found in the following area(s): Caymans. This species is also known by the following name(s): Cyclura nubila ssp. lewisi, Grand Cayman Blue Iguana.


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