Iguana is a genus of herbivorous lizards native to tropical areas of

Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. The genus was first
described in 1768 by Austrian naturalist Josephus Nicolaus Laurenti
in his book Specimen Medicum, Exhibens Synopsin Reptilium
Emendatam cum Experimentis circa Venena. Two species are
included in the genus Iguana: the green iguana, which is widespread
throughout its range and a popular pet, and the Lesser Antillean
iguana, which is native to the Lesser Antilles and endangered due to
habitat destruction.
The word "iguana" is derived from the original Taino name for the
species, iwana.
In addition to the two species in the genus Iguana, several other
related genera in the same family have common names of the
species including the word "iguana".