''Microlophus pacificus'', the common Pacific iguana, is a species of lava lizard

endemic Endemism is the state of a species being found in a single defined geographic location, such as an island, state, nation, country or other defined zone; organisms that are indigenous to a place are not endemic to it if they are also found elsew ...

to the Galapagos island of Pinta. The species is commonly attributed to the genus ''

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 ...

'' 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 ''Tropid ...

''.''Microlophus pacificus''
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pacificus Pacificus was a disciple of St. Francis of Assisi, born probably near Ascoli, Italy, in the second half of the twelfth century; died, it is thought, at Lens, France, around 1234. Poet Laureate Local authors identify him with a certain William of ...

Endemic reptiles of the Galápagos Islands Lizards of South America Reptiles of Ecuador Reptiles described in 1876 Taxa named by Franz Steindachner {{lizard-stub