Plasmodium iguanae
# Plasmodium iguanae

Plasmodium iguanae is a parasite of the genus Plasmodium.

Like all Plasmodium species P. iguanae has both vertebrate and insect hosts. The vertebrate hosts for this parasite are reptiles.

## Description

The parasite was first described by Telford in 1980.

## Geographical occurrence

This species is found in Venezuela.

## Clinical features and host pathology

The only known host species is the Green Iguana lizard Iguana iguana.

