Cyclura nubila caymanensis
Cyclura nubila caymanensis, the Lesser Caymans iguana, Cayman Brac iguana, Cayman Island brown iguana or Sister Isles iguana, is a critically endangered subspecies of the Cuban iguana ("Cyclura nubila"). It is native to two islands to the south of Cuba: Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, which are also known as the Sister Isles due to their similar shapes and close proximity to each other. This subspecies is in decline due to habitat encroachment by human development and predation by feral dogs and cats. It is nearly extinct on Cayman Brac where fewer than 100 animals live, while Little Cayman supports a population of about 1,500 animals.
Q219127
critically endangered
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Q68947
subspecies
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Q225094
Cuban iguana
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Q225094
Cyclura nubila
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Q516133
Cayman Brac
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Q1141722
Little Cayman
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Q5199090
Cyclura nubila caymanensis
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