Julio’s Casquehead Iguana

About the Julio’s Casquehead Iguana

Laemanctus julioi, also known commonly as Julio's casquehead iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Corytophanidae. The species is endemic to Honduras. The specific name, julioi, is in honor of Honduran zoologist Julio Enrique Mérida.

L. julioi is found in southcentral Honduras, at altitudes of 650–1,000 m (2,130–3,280 ft). L. julioi is diurnal. L. julioi is oviparous. Eggs are laid in May and June. Antúnez-Fonseca, Cristopher Alberto; Zúniga, Luis Gualberto; Padilla-Raudales, Denis; Vega-R., Hermes; Funes, Carlos (2021). "Extended range and observations on the natural history of the casquehead lizard Laemanctus julioi from Honduras". Herpetological Bulletin (156): 18–22.

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