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Iguanap Fuga(common name: Applepanc) The Applepanc is an uncommon species that mostly inhabit the Galapagós islands, a tropical region that best suits the Applepanc's unique biology.

Etymology: The name Iguanap Fuga is partially a combination of the word Fuga(in Latin meaning flight)and a derivative of the word iguana.

The History Behind the Applepanc: The Applepanc was discovered in 1820 but was officially confirmed as a species in 1823, because there was some speculation that the species was only a few unique mutations of the Iguana Iguana. Before the official name was released, the public nicknamed this strange creature as Applepanc, after the late Phillip Appance, who was said to have discovered the creature. It was later announced, however, that Appance was definitely not the first to discover the Iguanap Fuga, as there were many references to a similar species scattered throughout various writings.

How the Applepanc has evolved throughout the years: The Applepanc was discovered fairly recently, so scientists do not have that much information on how it's evolved through the years. They do have the information that they have gathered and observed since the Applepanc went under examination. The Applepanc was first encountered in the Galapagos islands, which is where the species thrives the most due to the rich environment. Since then scientists have conducted some contained tests that have tested the Applepanc's ability to adapt to situations. These situations have proved that the Applepanc need to live in warm places in order to live because they are cold-blooded. This brings us into the Applepanc's habitat.

The Applepanc's habitat and Population. It lives in dark and warm areas, ideally under rocks that provide sufficient shelter. The Applepanc needs a specific amount of moisture at all times in order to survive, so that is why it prefers tropical places. It loves moist and cold areas it spends most of the time where it has made it’s home. There are currently roughly 1,000 Applepancs known to be living at this time. Biology and Behavior: The Applepanc is usually a number of vibrant colors that let other species know that it is not preyed on easily. The Applepanc cannot technically "fly", but it can cause the illusion of flying. It has scaled wings, which allow the lizard to glide along the air currents. It can grow to at least 5 feet, the biggest one in existence being 7 feet. These creatures can have up to The Applepanc usually lives about 15-18 years and will have an average of 25 offspring. This species lays it's eggs in warm places so that it can leave the area to get food. The Applepanc's natural instinct will prevent its body from growing over 10 eggs if the laying spot is not ideal. A very interesting fact is that after the Applepanc's eggs hatch it flies its babies up to a safe nest, usually on a cliff, so that the hatchlings can grow safely. It is not easily domesticated and is very territorial. It will attack any animals or humans that threaten their home. It eats strictly bugs, such as mosquitos, dragonflies, and other flying insects. This is part of the reason that it has wings, to get the food it needs.

Classification:

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Suborder: Iguania Family: Iguanidae

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