Fiji Crested Iguana in Fork: A Glimpse of the Endangered Reptile Species (00018022)

Fiji Crested Iguana in the Fork of a Branch

Description: The Fiji Crested Iguana, scientifically known as Brachylophus vitiensis or vokai, is an endemic reptile species found only in the Fiji Islands. This rare species inhabits the forests of Yadua Taba in the Yasawas, Monuriki, Monu in the Mamanucas, and the northern coast of Viti Levu. The Fiji Crested Iguana is critically endangered and is protected under the 'Critically Endangered' status by the IUCN.

Location: Viti Levu, Sigatoka/Kula Ecopark, Fiji

Date of Capture: 27.09.2005