Corredor del atacama
A species of Lava lizards Scientific name : Microlophus atacamensis Genus : Lava lizards
Corredor del atacama, A species of Lava lizards
Scientific name: Microlophus atacamensis
Genus: Lava lizards
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Description General Info
Description
Microlophus atacamensis, the Atacamen Pacific iguana, is a species of lava lizard that is endemic to Chile.
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Corredor del atacama primarily sustains itself by feasting on small insects. Fascinatingly, it exhibits a keen preference for arthropods, particularly ants and beetles, contributing to its effective role in controlling local insect populations.
Appearance
Corredor del atacama is a small lizard, with a slender body and rough, scaly skin. Males are distinguishable by their bright blue throats and bellies, while females are more uniform in color, typically variations of brown and green hues. Particularly, the back has dark band-like markings. They possess a long, thin tail that lacks any significant pattern, and a flattened head.
Behavior
Corredor del atacama is primarily diurnal, known for basking during daylight hours. This species displays territorial behavior, with males exhibiting dominance displays to guard their territory. Corredor del atacama inhabits rocky terrains and has developed a keen ability for swift, vertical locomotion, beneficial to navigate its arid desert habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Neotropical ground lizards Genus
Lava lizards Species
Corredor del atacama 
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