IGUANODON (Ornithopoda: Iguanodontidae)

Iguanodon was the first dinosaur to be recognised on the Isle of Wight. There are two species. Iguanodon bernissartensis (which is the larger and more robust species) and Iguanodon atherfieldensis (which is slightly smaller). Iguanodon has hooves rather than sharp claws on its five-fingered hands and three-toed feet. Dinosaur Isle displays a life-sized restoration and two partial skeletons: a large Iguanodon bernissartensis about 9 metres long and an ‘as found’ Iguanodon (?atherfieldensis) which comprises a skull and many vertebrae and ribs.