Microlophus atacamensis

(Microlophus atacamensis)

Description

Microlophus atacamensis, the Atacamen Pacific iguana, is a species of lava lizard that is endemic to Chile.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Tropiduridae
Genus:Microlophus
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