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Galápagos lava lizard

A species of Lava lizards
Scientific name : Microlophus albemarlensis Genus : Lava lizards

Galápagos lava lizard, A species of Lava lizards
Scientific name: Microlophus albemarlensis
Genus: Lava lizards
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Galápagos lava lizard (Microlophus albemarlensis) Photo By Victor Gleim , used under CC-BY-SA-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

The Galápagos lava lizard (Microlophus albemarlensis), also known as the Albemarle lava lizard, is a species of lava lizard 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 occurr

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Lifespan

8-10 years

Diet

Galápagos lava lizard is primarily insectivorous, relishing on small insects and arachnids. Critical components of its diet include crickets, spiders, and larvae. Less frequently, they resort to plant matter and fruits.

Appearance

Galápagos lava lizard is a medium-sized lizard with a flat but robust body covered in bumpy, grainy skin. Its primary coloration is deep brown, blending seamlessly into its rocky environment, marked with intricate lighter-colored patterns. The males are distinguishable by their brighter body hues and proportionally larger heads.

Behavior

Galápagos lava lizard is a diurnal, semi-aquatic reptile displaying territorial behavior mainly during the breeding season. It engages in thermoregulation, shuttling between sun and shade. The species is mainly solitary but exhibits social hierarchies during courtship and mating. Its agility in arboreal navigation is unique and aids in survival in its natural environment.

Population

Stable
Galápagos lava lizard (Microlophus albemarlensis) Galápagos lava lizard (Microlophus albemarlensis) Photo By Victor Gleim , used under CC-BY-SA-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Reptiles
Order
Lizards and snakes
Family
Neotropical ground lizards
Genus
Lava lizards
Species
Galápagos lava lizard
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