Fiji Banded Iguana

Brachylophus fasciatus

The photo shows the exact individual you will receive.

Captive Bred 2024

Size: ~40cm

Hatch Date: 01/10/2024

Sex: Believed Male

Comes with Article 10 CITES Paperwork.

Brachylophus fasciatus, commonly known as the Fiji banded iguana, is a strikingly colourful lizard native to the islands of Fiji and Tonga. Males are especially vivid, featuring bright green bodies with blue or whitish bands, while females are usually solid green. This arboreal species inhabits tropical forests, where it spends most of its time in trees feeding on leaves, flowers, and fruit.

The Fiji banded iguana, is extremely rare in the pet trade and is typically not kept as a pet due to strict legal protections. It is listed under Appendix I of CITES, which prohibits international trade of wild specimens except for scientific or conservation purposes. In the exotic reptile hobby, they are considered a prized species, with captive breeding becoming increasingly common.

Adult Size: 45-60cm

Lifespan: 10-15 Years

Breeding Age: 3-4 Years 

Please ensure you do extensive research into their care before purchasing this reptile.