Theresia's Pacific Iguana

About the Theresia's Pacific Iguana

Microlophus theresiae, commonly called Theresia's Pacific iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Tropiduridae. The specific name, theresiae, is in honor of Princess Theresa of Bavaria, who collected the type specimens.

M. theresiae is endemic to Peru. The preferred natural habitats of M. theresiae are desert and shrubland, at altitudes from sea level to 200 m (660 ft). M. theresiae preys upon aquatic Hemiptera. M. theresiae is oviparous.

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