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Microlophus
''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 Occipitalis02
''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 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] |
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 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 Atacamensis
''Microlophus atacamensis'', the Atacamen Pacific iguana, is a species of lava lizard that is endemic to Chile Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in the western part of South America. It is the southernmost country in the world, and the closest to Antarctica, occupying a long and narrow strip of land between the Andes to the east a .... Behavioral and ecology Survival characteristics, such as thermoregulation and migration, are purely based on behavior for ''Microlophus atacamensis''. Being an omnivorous creature, it has the choice to eat both plants and animals that inhabit northern Chile. Depending on the specific population of ''Microlophus atacamensis'', it can reside in the most northern region of northern Chile and depend more on algae for its diet instead of Diptera (fruit flies), as they would in most of the southern region of northern Chile. They abundantly occupy a large coastal area, and can be easily sampled Thermoregulation levels also ... [...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] |
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 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] |
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] |
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] |
Tropiduridae
The Tropiduridae are a family of iguanid lizards."Tropiduridae". The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org. The family is sometimes considered a subfamily, Tropidurinae. The subfamily is native to South America, including the islands of Trinidad and the Galápagos. Commonly known as neotropical ground lizards, most are ground-dwelling animals, and the subfamily includes some lizards adapted to relatively cold climates, including those of the Andes mountains and Tierra del Fuego. Several species give birth to live young. A 2021 study described a novel escutcheon-type generation gland ('α-gland') in tropidurines, found in at least 39 species. This gland is believed to be the main potential source of semiochemicals in this group indicating its importance in chemical signalling, an essential component of the communication system of lizards. Genera The family Tropiduridae contains the following eight genera. *''Eurolophosaurus'' *''Microlophus'' – lava lizards and Paci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
