Microlophus theresioides

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Microlophus theresioides
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Tropiduridae
Genus: Microlophus
Species:
M. theresioides
Binomial name
Microlophus theresioides
Synonyms
  • Tropidurus theresioidesDonoso-Barros, 1966
  • Tropidurus peruvianus maminensisDonoso-Barros, 1966
  • Tropidurus theresioidePeters et al., 1970

The Microlophus theresioides (common name in Spanish is Corredor de Pica) is a species of lava lizard endemic to Chile. [2]

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<i>Microlophus albemarlensis</i> Species of lizard

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 to be distinct species. The species is commonly attributed to the genus Microlophus but has been historically placed in the genus Tropidurus.

<i>Microlophus bivittatus</i> Species of lizard

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 which radiated off of the bivittatus.

<i>Microlophus peruvianus</i> Species of lizard

Microlophus peruvianus, the Peru Pacific iguana, is a species of lava lizard endemic to the Ecuador, Peru, and Chile. The species is commonly attributed to the genus Microlophus but has been attributed to the genus Tropidurus.

<i>Microlophus pacificus</i> Species of lizard

Microlophus pacificus, the common Pacific iguana, is a species of lava lizard endemic to the Galapagos island of Pinta. The species is commonly attributed to the genus Microlophus but has been attributed to the genus Tropidurus.

<i>Microlophus habelii</i> Species of lizard

Microlophus habelii, commonly known as the Marchena lava lizard, is a species of lava lizard endemic to the Galapagos island of Marchena.

<i>Microlophus atacamensis</i> Species of lizard

Microlophus atacamensis, the Atacamen Pacific iguana, is a species of lava lizard that is endemic to Chile.

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<i>Microlophus tigris</i> Species of lizard

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<i>Microlophus thoracicus</i> Species of lizard

Microlophus thoracicus, the Tschudi's Pacific iguana, is a species of lava lizard endemic to Peru.

<i>Microlophus theresiae</i> Species of lizard

Microlophus theresiae, commonly called Theresia's Pacific iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Tropiduridae.

<i>Microlophus quadrivittatus</i> Species of lizard

Microlophus quadrivittatus, the four-banded Pacific iguana, is a species of lava lizard found in the Pacific coast of Peru and Chile.

<i>Microlophus occipitalis</i> Species of lizard

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 is found primarily in Western Peru and Ecuador, lining the coasts. The habitats of the knobbed Pacific iguana can be considered to be both broad and diverse as they are typically found in many different places such as beaches, lomas, and all the way to desert regions. This diversity is furthered as these lizards can also be found in open areas, between rocks, or bushes.

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<i>Microlophus jacobi</i> Species of lizard

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References

  1. Espejo, P.; Lobos, G.; Mella, J.; Nunez, H.; Ortiz, J.C.; Ruiz de Gamboa, M.; Valladares, P. (2016). "Microlophus peruvianus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2016: e.T48444381A48444389. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. Microlophus theresioides, The Reptile Database