| Laemanctus julioi | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Corytophanidae |
| Genus: | Laemanctus |
| Species: | L. julioi |
| Binomial name | |
| Laemanctus julioi McCranie, 2018 | |
Laemanctus julioi, also known commonly as Julio's casquehead iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Corytophanidae. The species is endemic to Honduras. [1]
The specific name, julioi, is in honor of Honduran zoologist Julio Enrique Mérida. [1]
L. julioi is found in southcentral Honduras, at altitudes of 650–1,000 m (2,130–3,280 ft). [1]
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