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{{seealso|Iguanos}}
'''Iguanus''' is the name of two [[fictional character]]s from the [[Transformers]] series.

==Transformers: Generation 1==
{{Infobox character|
 name           =Iguanus
|japanname      =
|image          =iguanus-boxart.jpg
|caption        =Iguanus box
|affiliation    =Decepticon
|subgroup       =[[Pretenders]]
|function       =
|partner        =
|motto          =
|alternatemodes =Cybertronian motorcycle
|series         =''[[Transformers]]''
|voiceby        =
|gender         =Male
|first          ="Pretender to the Throne", ''The Transformers'' #40 by Marvel Comics
}}
===Fictional biography===
{{Quote|Biography: Iguanus is mesmerized by his outer shell. When he's locked within the shell, he stares at himself in reflective surfaces, and when he's in robot mode he can often be found gazing dreamily at it. He's not vain; he's just fascinated by reptiles and his shell's resemblance to them. Iguanus thinks the loathsome and repulsive nature of his reptilian shell is ideal for spreading terror among his enemies. He has even developed a strange personal bond with reptiles of all types, trying to emulate their demeanor and attack tactics. If there were a way for him to bond more fully with his reptilian nature, he would eagerly jump at the chance.

Weapons & abilities: Subject is a Pretender whose powerful outer shell can easily crush whole cars in its claws. the shell's optics contain hypnobeams that can override some targets' willpower and temporarily program them with new directives of Subject's choosing. He is armed with an air blaster that shoots pressurized air with as much force as a hurricane; this weapon is useable in all modes. In vehicle mode, motorcycle wheels have retractable spinning blades that can slice through armor. Subject uses them as a hand-to-hand weapon when inside his shell. His internal mechanisms can generate an equilibrium distorting effect that strikes targets with intense vertigo. Subject is extremely strong, resistant to damage, and skilled as a warrior.

Weaknesses: Subject exhibits no known physical weaknesses, but he is overly protective of his shell and can become enraged if it is damaged.}}

===Comics===
====Marvel Comics====
Iguanus and the other Decepticon Pretenders were presumably with the [[Scorponok]]'s Decepticons through ''[[The Transformers: Headmasters]]'' series, but were not depicted. 

His first appearance was in issue #40 of the US comic in a story called "Pretender to the Throne", where [[Scorponok]] created the first six Decepticon Pretenders. <ref>"Transformers" #40 (May 1988)</ref> 

''The Decepticon Pretenders Bomb-Burst, Iguanus and [[Skullgrin]] were sent to steal from an oil rig in the "Gulf of New Mexico" in the 1989 UK Annual story "The Chain Gang." They were opposed and captured by the Autobot Pretenders [[Cloudburst (Transformers)|Cloudburst]], [[Landmine (Transformers)|Landmine]] and [[Splashdown (Transformers)|Splashdown]].'' 

====Transformers: Mosaic====
Iguanus appeared in the ''[[Transformers: Mosaic]]'' story "History Repeats" by Franco Villa.<REF>http://transformers-mosaic.deviantart.com/art/quot-History-Repeats-quot-141850293</REF>

Iguanus appeared in the ''[[Transformers: Mosaic]]'' story "Butcher of the Bogs" by Optimutt.<REF>http://optimutt.deviantart.com/art/TF-Mosaic-Butcher-of-the-Bogs-184953685</REF>

===Toys===
*'''''Hasbro Transformers Pretenders'' Iguanus''' (1988)
:A new mold. Turns from robot to motorcycle. Comes with rifle, wheels and shell. 

*'''''Hasbro Transformers Legacy Core'' Iguanus''' (2022)
:A new mold. 

*Several [https://www.shapeways.com/marketplace/games/toys/?tag=Iguanus parts for Iguanus] are available on [[Shapeways]].

{{seealso|King Adder}}
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==Beast Wars==
{{Infobox character|
 name =Iguanus
|image =
|caption =
|affiliation =Predacon
|subgroup =Basic Beasts, Deluxe Beasts, Transmetal II
|rank =5 (original)<BR>4.5 (Transmetal 2)
|function =Demolitions
|partner =
|motto ="''The shortest path between two Maximal points is a heat seeking missile.''"
|alternatemodes =Giant Frilled Lizard<BR> Giant Transmetal Frilled Lizard
|series =''[[Beast Wars]]''
|voiceby =
}}
An unrelated character named Iguanus appears in the ''[[Beast Wars]]'' toy line as a [[Predacon]] who transforms into a lizard, appearing in both standard and [[Transmetal 2]] forms.

===Comics===
====3H Enterprises====
In the Primeval Dawn series by 3H Enterprises Spittor and Iguanus were among the Predacon troops led by Tarantulas. Spittor and Iguanus were upgraded into transmetal 2 form in this series, presumably by Tarantulas. They worked together with [[Razorclaw]] and [[Ravage (Transformers)|Ravage]]. Although this series was never finished, it is assumed Spittor survived and joined the Maximals in returning to Cybertron, while Iguanus, Razorclaw and Ravage died.

====IDW Publishing====
Iguanus was among the troops of [[Magmatron]] in the ''Beast Wars: The Gathering'' series. He worked alongside fellow Predacons [[Spittor]], [[Manterror]], [[Transquito]] and [[Drill Bit (Transformers)|Drill Bit]]. Before leaving for prehistoric Earth, Iguanus was reformatted into a giant frilled lizard. After Magmatron activated the stasis pods it was Iguanus who discovered the Predacon [[Retrax]]. [[Razorbeast]] was revealed as a Maximal spy when Maximals started coming out of the pods. Iguanus was put in charge of organizing hunting parties. Later, Iguanus located a blank protoform into which [[Ravage (Transformers)|Ravage]]'s spark would be inserted. He accompanied Magmatron and Drill Bit to capture Megatron and send him back to Cybertron (to appease the Tripredacus Council). They succeeded in the capture, but failed to prepare the transwarp shunt. [[Grimlock]] intervened and ripped Iguanus apart, although Iguanus survived (as revealed in The Ascending).

Iguanus had a biography printed in the ''Beast Wars Sourcebook'' by [[IDW Publishing]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.monstersandcritics.com/books/comics/news/article_1343405.php/Creators_of_Transformers_Beast_Wars_The_Gathering_are_back|title=Creators of Transformers: Beast Wars: The Gathering are back|publisher=M&C News|date=2007-08-15|accessdate=2015-05-20|archivedate=2012-04-04|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120404084332/http://www.monstersandcritics.com/books/comics/news/article_1343405.php/Creators_of_Transformers_Beast_Wars_The_Gathering_are_back}}</ref>

===Toys===
*'''''Beast Wars'' Iguanus''' 
:Was later recolored into [[Crazybolt]].

*'''''Transmetal 2'' Iguanus''' (1999)
:Was later recolored into [[Reptilion]].
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===Shattered Glass===
Shattered Glass Iguanus is a heroic Predacon, a negative universe version of the Beast Wars character.

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