Does a Marina Iguana live in fresh water?

Marine iguanas are only found in salt water. They can swim in fresh water without harm of course, but their food source is in the ocean. They mostly feed on red and brown algae and occasionally crustaceans and the feces of larger animals. read more

No. Marine iguanas are only found in salt water. They can swim in fresh water without harm of course, but their food source is in the ocean. They mostly feed on red and brown algae and occasionally crustaceans and the feces of larger animals. They have salt glands to release excess salt to handle their environment. read more

Marine iguana: marine iguanas live only on the Galapagos Islands and are not fully adapted to marine life. Although they feed exclusively on marine plants and spend a good deal of their time in the water, they do nest on land and need to bask in the sun to reach their ideal body temperature; they are thus also subject to terrestrial predators. read more

Most other aquatic reptiles live in or near freshwater. There are lizards with a special affinity for water and many with adaptations for aquatic living, such as the basilisk lizard, Philippine sailfin dragon, green iguana and water dragons. All turtles that are neither tortoises nor sea turtles live in fresh or brackish water. read more

No. Marine iguanas are only found in salt water. They can swim in fresh water without harm of course, but their food source is in the ocean. They mostly feed on red and brown algae and occasionally crustaceans and the feces of larger animals. read more