Microlophus theresiae

Microlophus theresiae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Tropiduridae
Genus: Microlophus
Species:
M. theresiae
Binomial name
Microlophus theresiae
(Steindachner, 1901)
Synonyms
  • Tropidurus theresiae
    Steindachner, 1901
  • Microlophus theresiae
    — Torres-Carvajal, 2004

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

Etymology

The specific name, theresiae, is in honor of Princess Theresa of Bavaria, who collected the type specimens.

Geographic range

M. theresiae is endemic to Peru.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of M. theresiae are desert and shrubland, at altitudes from sea level to 200 m (660 ft).

Diet

M. theresiae preys upon aquatic Hemiptera.

Reproduction

M. theresiae is oviparous.

References

  1. 1 2 Perez, J.; Quiroz Rodriguez, A.; Abadie, K. (2015). "Microlophus theresiae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015 e.T48444306A48444315. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T48444306A48444315.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Species Microlophus theresiae at The Reptile Database www.reptile-database.org
  3. ↑ Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Microlophus theresiae, p. 264).

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