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Santiago Lava Lizard (Microlophus jacobii)

Santiago Lava Lizard

Microlophus jacobii

About the Santiago Lava Lizard

Microlophus jacobii, the Santiago lava lizard, is a species of lava lizard in the family Tropiduridae. They are endemic to the Galapagos islands of Santiago, Bartolomé, Rábida and a few islets. They are also the only lava lizards present on these islands. This species was formerly considered a subpopulation of the Galápagos lava lizard, but is now widely considered as a distinct species.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Santiago Lava Lizard?

The scientific name of the Santiago Lava Lizard is Microlophus jacobii.

How many Santiago Lava Lizard sightings have been recorded?

739 observations of the Santiago Lava Lizard have been recorded on iNaturalist.

739 observations on iNaturalist
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