Santa Fe Lava Lizard
Microlophus barringtonensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTropiduridae (Neotropical Ground Lizards)
- GenusMicrolophus (Pacific Iguanas)
- SpeciesMicrolophus barringtonensis (Santa Fe Lava Lizard)
About the Santa Fe Lava Lizard
Microlophus barringtonensis or the Santa Fe lava lizard is a species of lava lizard or a population of Microlophus albemarlensis. It inhabits Santa Fe island in the Galápagos. It is the only lava lizard on Santa Fe. It is extremely common.
barringtonensis refers to its range in Santa Fe island, formerly named Barrington Island. It is debated whether the species is a population or not. Authors have claimed that the population is an entire other species along with M. jacobi and M. indefatigabilis. This view is not widely accepted. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe Lava Lizard in Galápagos Islands?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Santa Fe Lava Lizard sighting in Galápagos Islands, based on 149 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Santa Fe Lava Lizard in Galápagos Islands?
August has the highest sighting rate for Santa Fe Lava Lizard in Galápagos Islands in our monthly data.