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Biol."],"abstract":"<jats:p>Abstract The Green iguana (Iguana iguana) is a popular wildlife species in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region, that has been recognized as being host to various parasites and diseases. Despite this significance, few studies address the parasite epidemiology of these species in the Caribbean region and particularly in the island of Trinidad and Tobago where the iguana is recognized as a popular \u2018wild\u2019 meat animal. This study investigates the presence of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites in both captive and wild Green iguana populations in Trinidad and Tobago. A total of 52 faecal samples were obtained from wild (n=26) and captive (n=26) iguana populations across both islands and then analysed for parasite egg presence. Results indicated no significant difference between the captive status and sex for parasite load and diversity between captive and wild iguanas. 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