Pinzón Lava Lizard
Microlophus duncanensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTropiduridae (Neotropical Ground Lizards)
- GenusMicrolophus (Pacific Iguanas)
- SpeciesMicrolophus duncanensis (Pinzón Lava Lizard)
6 Verified sightings at Galápagos Islands From 2019 to 2026
6 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Pinzón Lava Lizard
Microlophus duncanensis, commonly known as the Pinzón lava lizard, is a species of lava lizard endemic to the Galapagos Island of Pinzón. Although currently classified in the genus Microlophus, it has also been assigned to the genus Tropidurus. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Pinzón Lava Lizard in Galápagos Islands
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San Cristobal Lava Lizard
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LC Endemic
Isabela Lava Lizard
Microlophus albemarlensis
LC Endemic
Hood Lava Lizard
Microlophus delanonis
LC Endemic
Santiago Lava Lizard
Microlophus jacobii
NT Endemic
Floreana Lava Lizard
Microlophus grayii
Endemic
Santa Fe Lava Lizard
Microlophus barringtonensis
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.