Microlophus theresiae

Microlophus theresiae, commonly called Theresia's Pacific iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Tropiduridae.

Microlophus theresiae
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Iguania
Family:	Tropiduridae
Genus:	Microlophus
Species:	M. theresiae
Binomial name
Microlophus theresiae (Steindachner, 1901)
Synonyms[2]
Tropidurus theresiae Steindachner, 1901 Microlophus theresiae — Torres-Carvajal, 2004

Etymology

The specific name, theresiae, is in honor of Princess Theresa of Bavaria,^[3] who collected the type specimens.^[2]

Geographic range

M. theresiae is endemic to Peru.^[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of M. theresiae are desert and shrubland, at altitudes from sea level to 200 m (660 ft).^[1]

Diet

M. theresiae preys upon aquatic Hemiptera.^[2]

Reproduction

M. theresiae is oviparous.^[2]