The Fiji crested iguana or Fijian crested iguana (Brachylophus vitiensis) is a critically endangered species of iguana native to some of the northwestern islands of the Fijiian archipelago, where it is found in dry forest on Yadua Taba (west of Vanua Levu), Yadua, Macuata, Yaquaga, Devuilau (Goat island), Malolo, Monu and Monuriki.

The Fiji crested iguana (Brachylophus vitiensis) is a rare critically endangered species of lizard. Its scientific name, Brachylophus, comes from two Greek words which mean "short" and "crest" or "plume", denoting the short spiny crests along the back of this species.

The Fijian crested iguana (Brachylophus vitiensis) and the banded iguanas (B. fasciatus, B. bulabula and B. gau) are among one the most distinctive reptiles in the world. These beautiful iguanas, along with the recently extinct giant iguanas of Fiji and Tonga, have been a great biogeographic mystery as their closest relatives occur thousands of ...

2013年11月20日 · There are three iguana species endemic to the Fiji Islands: the Fiji crested iguana (Brachylophus vitiensis), the Lau banded iguana (B. fasciatus) and the Fiji banded iguana (B. bulabula). The Fiji crested iguana is the largest and most colorful of the three, and while all of them are classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and ...

2008年4月11日 · The crested iguana (Brachylophus vitiensis) is a large arboreal lizard whose SVL ranges from 83 mm (hatchlings) to 223 mm (adults). Also known as: Fiji Crested Iguana Local Names: Vokai, Vokaivotovoto, Saumure

2019年1月26日 · The Fiji Crested Igauna (Brachylophus vitiensis) is a brightly coloured iguana from, you guess it, Fiji! Check out our article to learn more.

The Fijian Crested Iguana is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List with only a single secure population remaining at the Crested Iguana Sanctuary island of Yadua Taba, administered by the National Trust of Fiji Islands.

The Critically Endangered Fijian Crested Iguana, Brachylophus vitiensis, is unique to Fiji and survives today on only a few islands in western Fiji. This document is a detailed five-year plan for conservation action considered essential to reverse the species' population decline and ensure the long-term survival of this Fijian wildlife icon and ...

The Fiji crested iguana is a large stocky lizard distinguished from the Fiji banded iguana by the presence of three narrow, cream to white colored bands on males, rather than the broader bluish bands of the latter species.

2023年10月4日 · With its emerald green skin and distinct white markings, the Fiji crested iguana — also known as Vokai — is one of the country's most treasured species. You can see a picture of it on the country's $5 bill and on the back of every dollar coin.