Yanez's lava lizard

Microlophus yanezi

"Microlophus yanezi", commonly called Yanez's lava lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Tropiduridae. The species is endemic to the Chilean Matorral within the nation of Chile.
Yanez's Lava Lizard (Microlophus yanezi) Desembocadura Rio Lluta, Arica, Chile. Feb 20, 2024 Chile,Geotagged,Microlophus yanezi,Summer

Naming

The specific name, "yanezi", is in honor of Chilean zoologist José Lautaro Yáñez-Valenzuela.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of "M. yanezi" is desert, at altitudes from sea level to 2,800 m.

Reproduction

"M. yanezi" is oviparous.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyTropiduridae
GenusMicrolophus
SpeciesM. yanezi
Photographed in
Chile