Microlophus habelii


Microlophus habelii, commonly known as the Marchena lava lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Tropiduridae. The species is endemic to the Galapagos island of Marchena.

Etymology

The specific name, habelii, is in honor of German-American naturalist Simeon Habel.

Habitat

Microlophus habelii is found in a variety of habitats: naked rock, grassland, and shrubland, at altitudes from sea level to.

Reproduction

Microlophus habelii is oviparous.

Taxonomy

Microlophus habelii is commonly assigned to the genus Microlophus but has also been assigned to the genus Tropidurus, in which it was originally described.