Microlophus habelii
| Marchena Lava Lizard | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Lacertilia |
| Family: | Tropiduridae |
| Genus: | Microlophus |
| Species: | M. habelii |
| Binomial name | |
| Microlophus habelii (Steindachner, 1876) | |
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The Marchena Lava Lizard (Microlophus habelii) is a species of lava lizard endemic to the Galapagos island of Marchena.[1] The species is commonly attributed to the genus Microlophus but has been attributed to the genus Tropidurus.[2]
References
- ↑ Benavides,E; Baum, R.; Snell, H. M.; Snell, H. L.; and Sites, Jr., J. W. (2009) "Island Biogeography of Galápagos Lava Lizards (Tropiduridae: Microlophus): Species Diversity and Colonization of the Archipelago." (.pdf) Evolution, 63 (6): 1606–1626.
- ↑ Microlophus habelii, Reptile Database