Green lizards and green iguanas are different. The specific differences are as follows:

1. Differences in species

Green lizards refer to all green lizards , such as Chinese water dragon, emerald green lizard, grass lizard, oriole green lizard, etc., distributed in Xinjiang domestically, and distributed in Russia, Central Asia and Europe abroad. The green iguana is a reptile. The green iguana is the largest of the iguanas and is the most popular iguana species because it is widely bred.

2. Difference in body length

The total length of green lizards is 12-22cm. Green iguanas The length of a newly hatched green iguana ranges from 17-25 cm. Most adult green iguanas weigh between 4-6kg, but in South America they can weigh up to 8kg with a proper diet. The length of a green iguana from head to tail can reach about 2 meters.

3. Differences in body color

The body color of green lizards is extremely varied. Males are mainly green, while females tend to be gray or brown. There are black markings on the back and ventral sides of the body. Color is variable. The color of adult iguanas becomes more uniform as they age, while the color of juvenile iguanas may appear mottled or streaked between green and brown.

4. Differences in diet

Green lizards are carnivorous and feed on various insects. Green iguanas are herbivorous and only eat leaves and flowers of plants.

5. Different feeding requirements

Most green lizards do not need to register with the government to raise them by themselves, but there are relevant regulations for green iguanas that need to be paid attention to. Green iguanas are national second-level protected animals, so breeding requires a green iguana artificial breeding license and cannot be bought or sold. Failure to comply will violate the law.