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Lava Lizard
''Microlophus'' is a genus of tropidurid lizards native to South America. Around 20 species are recognized and 10 of these are endemic to the Galápagos Islands, where they are commonly known as lava lizardsBenavides E, Baum R, Snell HM, Snell HL, Sites JW Jr (2009)"Island Biogeography of Galápagos Lava Lizards (Tropiduridae: ''Microlophus''): Species Diversity and Colonization of the Archipelago". (.pdf) ''Evolution'' 63 (6): 1606–1626. (they are sometimes placed in ''Tropidurus'' instead). The remaining, which often are called Pacific iguanas, are found in the Andes and along the Pacific coasts of Chile, Peru, and Ecuador. The distribution of the lava lizards and their variations in shape, colour, and behaviour show the phenomenon of adaptive radiation so typical of the inhabitants of this archipelago. One species occurs on all the central and western islands, which were perhaps connected during periods of lower sea levels, while one species each occurs on six other more pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Microlophus Albemarlensis
''Microlophus albemarlensis'', the Galápagos Lava lizard, also known as the Albemarle Lava lizard, is a species of Lava lizard. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands, where it occurs on several islands in the western archipelago: the large islands Isabela, Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Santiago and Santa Fe, as well as several smaller islands: Seymour, Baltra, Plaza Sur, Daphne Major and Rábida. It is the most widespread of the Galápagos species of ''Microlophus'', the others only occurring on single islands. Some authors however, consider populations on Santiago, Santa Cruz, and Santa Fe (and associated small islands) to be distinct species (''M. jacobi'', ''M. indefatigabilis'' and ''M. barringtonensis'', respectively). The species is commonly attributed to the genus ''Microlophus'' but has been historically placed in the genus ''Tropidurus''. Description Galapagos lava lizards are generally small, ranging from 4-7 inches long. Males are around 6-7 inches long, while ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Microlophus Arenarius
''Microlophus arenarius'' is a species of South American lava lizard in the family Tropiduridae. The species is endemic to Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Great Seal of the State , other_symbol_type = National seal , national_motto = "Firm and Happy f .... Geographic range ''Microlophus arenarius'' is found in Peru. www.reptile-database.org. References Microlophus Lizards of South America Endemic fauna of Peru Reptiles of Peru Reptiles described in 1845 Taxa named by Johann Jakob von Tschudi {{lizard-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Microlophus Heterolepis
The ''Microlophus heterolepis'' is a species of lava lizard endemic to Chile and Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Great Seal of the State , other_symbol_type = National seal , national_motto = "Firm and Happy f .... Reptile Database References heterolepis Lizards of South America R ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franz Steindachner
Franz Steindachner (11 November 1834 in Vienna – 10 December 1919 in Vienna) was an Austrian Zoology, zoologist, ichthyologist, and herpetologist. He published over 200 papers on fishes and over 50 papers on reptiles and amphibians. Steindachner described hundreds of new species of fish and dozens of new amphibians and reptiles. At least seven species of reptile have been named after him. Work and career Being interested in natural history, Steindachner took up the study of fossil fishes on the recommendation of his friend Eduard Suess (1831–1914). In 1860 he was appointed to the position of director of the fish collection at the Naturhistorisches Museum, a position which had remained vacant since the death of Johann Jakob Heckel (1790–1857). (in German). Steindachner's reputation as an Ichthyology, ichthyologist grew, and in 1868 he was invited by Louis Agassiz (1807–1873) to accept a position at the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University. Steindachner took ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Microlophus Habelii
''Microlophus habelii'', commonly known as the Marchena lava lizard, is a species of lava lizard endemic to the Galapagos island of Marchena. Etymology The specific name, ''habelii'', is in honor of German-American naturalist Simeon Habel.Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). ''The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles''. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. . (''Microlophus habelii'', p. 113). Taxonomy ''M. habelii'' is commonly assigned to the genus ''Microlophus'' but has also been assigned to the genus ''Tropidurus'', in which it was originally described.''Microlophus habelii'' The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org. References Further reading *[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Bell (zoologist)
Thomas Hornsey Bell FRS FLS (11 October 1792 – 13 March 1880) was an English zoologist, dental surgeon A dentist, also known as a dental surgeon, is a health care professional who specializes in dentistry (the diagnosis, prevention, management, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity and other aspects of the craniofacial com ... and writer, born in Poole, Dorset, England. Career Bell, like his mother Susan, took a keen interest in natural history which his mother also encouraged in his younger cousin Philip Henry Gosse. Bell left Poole in 1813 for his training as a dental surgeon in London. He is listed in 1817 as having an address at number 17 Fenchurch Street, and as being a committee member of the newly formed London Peace Society. By 1819 his address is given as 18 Bucklersbury, also in the city of London. He combined two careers, becoming Professor of Zoology at King's College London in 1836 (on the strength of amateur research) and lecturing o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Microlophus Grayii
''Microlophus grayii'', commonly known as the Floreana lava lizard, is a species of lava lizard in the family Tropiduridae. The species is endemic to the Galapagos island of Floreana. Taxonomy The species, ''Microlophus grayii'', is commonly assigned to the genus ''Microlophus'' but has been assigned to the genus ''Tropidurus''.''Microlophus grayii'' The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org. It has also been assigned to the family . Etymology The specific name, ''g ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Microlophus Duncanensis
''Microlophus duncanensis'', the Pinzón lava lizard, is a species of lava lizard endemic to the Galapagos Island of Pinzón. The species is commonly attributed to the genus ''Microlophus'' but has been attributed to the genus ''Tropidurus ''Tropidurus'' is a genus of reptiles. The genus includes many species of Neotropical ground lizards (family Tropiduridae). ''Tropidurus'' is the type genus of the family Tropiduridae. Geographic range and habitat Species in the genus ''Tropi ...''. The Reptile Database References duncanensis[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Microlophus Delanonis
''Microlophus delanonis'', the Española lava lizard or Hood lava lizard, is endemic to the Galapagos island of Española. The species is commonly attributed to the genus ''Microlophus'' but has been attributed to the genus ''Tropidurus ''Tropidurus'' is a genus of reptiles. The genus includes many species of Neotropical ground lizards (family Tropiduridae). ''Tropidurus'' is the type genus of the family Tropiduridae. Geographic range and habitat Species in the genus ''Tropi ...''. Reptile Database References External links delanonis[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilhelm Peters
Wilhelm Karl Hartwich (or Hartwig) Peters (22 April 1815 in Koldenbüttel – 20 April 1883) was a German natural history, naturalist and explorer. He was assistant to the anatomist Johannes Peter Müller and later became curator of the Natural History Museum, Berlin, Berlin Zoological Museum. Encouraged by Müller and the explorer Alexander von Humboldt, Peters travelled to Mozambique via Angola in September 1842, exploring the coastal region and the Zambesi River. He returned to Berlin with an enormous collection of natural history specimens, which he then described in ''Naturwissenschaftliche Reise nach Mossambique... in den Jahren 1842 bis 1848 ausgeführt'' (1852–1882). The work was comprehensive in its coverage, dealing with mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, river fish, insects and botany. He replaced Martin Lichtenstein as curator of the museum in 1858, and in the same year he was elected a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. In a few years, he g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Microlophus Bivittatus
''Microlophus bivittatus'', the San Cristóbal lava lizard, is a species of lava lizard endemic to San Cristóbal Island in the Galápagos Islands. The species is commonly attributed to the genus ''Microlophus'' but has been attributed to the genus ''Tropidurus''. They are currently under threat by invasive cats on the island. The lizard is also closely related to the Microlophus occipitalis ''Microlophus occipitalis'', colloquially known as the knobbed Pacific iguana, is a lizard included within the Tropiduridae family. It is a member of the ''Microlophus'' genus and thus also considered a lava lizard. The knobbed Pacific iguana i ... which radiated off of the bivittatus. Reproduction Lava lizards have a breeding ritual where males will compete via head bobbing to avoid physical conflict. Research has found that head bobbing achieves a greater response when the response is immediate as compared to a 30-second delay. Larger males will receive greater aggression from other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Microlophus Barringtonensis
''Microlophus barringtonensis'' or the Santa Fe lava lizard is a species of lava lizard or a population of ''Microlophus albemarlensis''. It inhabits Santa Fe island Santa Fe Island (Spanish: ''Isla Santa Fe''), also called Barrington Island after admiral Samuel Barrington, is a small island of which lies in the centre of the Galápagos archipelago, to the south-east of Santa Cruz Island. Visitor access i ... in the Galápogos. It is the only lava lizard on Santa Fe. It is extremely common. Etymology ''barringtonensis'' refers to its range in Santa Fe island, formerly named Barrington Island. Classification It is debated whether the species is a population or not. Authors have claimed that the population is an entire other species along with '' M. jacobi'' and '' M. indefatigabilis.'' This view is not widely accepted. References barringtonensis Endemic fauna of the Galápagos Islands Reptiles described in 1892 Taxa named by Georg Baur {{lizard-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
