Floreana Lava Lizard
Microlophus grayii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTropiduridae (Neotropical Ground Lizards)
- GenusMicrolophus (Pacific Iguanas)
- SpeciesMicrolophus grayii (Floreana Lava Lizard)
About the Floreana Lava Lizard
Microlophus grayii, also commonly known as the Floreana lava lizard, Gray's lava lizard, and Gray's Pacific iguana, is a species of lava lizard in the family Tropiduridae. The species is endemic to the Galapagos island of Floreana.
The species, Microlophus grayii, is commonly assigned to the genus Microlophus but has been assigned to the genus Tropidurus. It has also been assigned to the family Tropiduridae. The specific name, grayii, is in honor of British herpetologist John Edward Gray.
M. grayii is found on Floreana Island including its islets Champion and Gardner, in the Galapagos, Ecuador. The preferred natural habitat of M. grayii is shrubland, at altitudes from sea level to 640 m (2,100 ft), but it has also been found in urban areas.
M. grayii is oviparous. Bell T (1843). The Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Under the Command of Captain Fitzroy, R.N., during the years 1832 to 1836. Edited and Superintended by Charles Darwin... Naturalist to the Expedition. Part 5. Reptiles. London: Smith, Elder and Company. vi + 51 pp. + Plates 1-20. (Leiocephalus... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Floreana Lava Lizard in Galápagos Islands
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galápagos Islands | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Floreana Lava Lizard in Galápagos Islands?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Floreana Lava Lizard sighting in Galápagos Islands, based on 270 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Floreana Lava Lizard in Galápagos Islands?
August has the highest sighting rate for Floreana Lava Lizard in Galápagos Islands in our monthly data.