Stolzmann's Pacific iguana

Microlophus stolzmanni

Microlophus stolzmanni, also known commonly as Stolzmann's Pacific iguana, is a species of South American lava lizard in the family Tropiduridae. The species is endemic to Peru.
Stolzmann's Pacific iguana (Microlophus stolzmanni) Corral Quemado, Amazonas, Peru. Jan 24, 2021 Geotagged,Microlophus stolzmanni,Peru,Stolzmann's Pacific iguana,Summer

Naming

The specific name, ''stolzmanni'', is in honor of Polish zoologist Jean Stanislas Stolzmann.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of ''M. stolzmanni'' is forest, at altitudes of 400–1,900 m .

Reproduction

''M. stolzmanni'' is oviparous. Females reach sexual maturity at a snout-to-vent length of 6.5 cm . Clutch size is 3–4 eggs.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyTropiduridae
GenusMicrolophus
SpeciesM. stolzmanni
Photographed in
Peru