The Fiji 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.
Fiji Post issued the local WWF of this series alongside with the issuance of stamp set on October 27, 2010. More explanation about the stamp set can read in blog “Nature Flona Stamp “.
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.
The biggest threat this iguana faces is habitat loss due to fires, storms, agricultural development, and competition from feral goats.
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