Taxonomy. subspecies) of this species in … West Indian Flamingo. Northern Bahamian rock iguana, Cyclura cychlura. In these ecosystems, the iguana’s were the mega-grazers, the bison and elk of the Caribbean one might say. Property Value; dbo:abstract: Cyclura cychlura es una especie de lagarto que pertenece a la familia de los iguanídos. Northern Bahamian Rock Iguanas (Cyclura cychlura) are one of 10 extant species of rock iguanas distributed on islands in the West Indies. Before the arrival of humans—with their dogs, cats, and wild pigs—the northern Bahamian rock iguana ruled its home range, being pound-for-pound among the biggest land animals on the islands. The northern Bahamian rock iguana's generic name Cyclura and specific name Cychlura are derived from the Ancient Greek cyclos (κύκλος) meaning "circular" and ourá (οὐρά) meaning "tail", after the thick-ringed tail characteristic of all cyclurids. Its status on the IUCN Red List is vulnerable, with a wild population of less than 5,000 animals. The two Northern Bahamian Rock Iguanas (Cyclura cychlura) that arrived recently to Shedd Aquarium are familiar faces to me.I’ve dedicated more than 20 years of my life studying the three types (i.e. Its status on the IUCN Red List is Vulnerable, with a wild population of less than 5,000 animals. Preferring dry, sandy areas, the Bahamian rock iguana can live for up to 40 years. Listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, Northern Bahamian Rock Iguanas occur only on the islands of the Exumas and Andros, both in The Bahamas (Knapp et al. Northern Bahamian rock iguana is a large and robust lizard found in the Bahamas. Rock iguanas most often inhabit subtropical areas of West Indian dry forest biomes characterized by eroded limestone and sparse vegetation ranging from only moderately dry acacia forest to much drier mesquite and cactus habitats. The northern Bahamian rock iguana (Cyclura cychlura) is a species of lizard of the genus Cyclura that is found on Andros Island and the Exuma islands in the Bahamas. The northern Bahamian rock iguana (Cyclura cychlura) is a species of lizard of the genus Cyclura that is found on the Andros and Exuma islands in the Bahamas. The west Indian flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) is one of the rarest birds seen in the Bahamas. Before the arrival of humans—with their dogs, cats, and wild pigs—the northern Bahamian rock iguana ruled its home range, being pound-for-pound among the biggest land animals on the islands. A Northern Bahamian Rock Iguana has a new home at Shedd Aquarium. There are three subspecies of this species. Andros Island iguana, Cyclura cychlura cychlura Exuma ... Habitat. In the 1950s, it was thought they would become extinct, but the numbers have improved slightly since, reaching about 50,000. Northern Bahamian Rock Iguana Pictures Gallery 2004).