Theresia's Pacific iguana facts for kids
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Microlophus
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theresiae
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Microlophus theresiae, commonly called Theresia's Pacific iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Tropiduridae.
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Etymology
The specific name, theresiae, is in honor of Princess Theresa of Bavaria, who collected the type specimens.
Geographic range
M. theresiae is endemic to Peru.
Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of M. theresiae are desert and shrubland, at altitudes from sea level to 200 m (660 ft).
Diet
M. theresiae preys upon aquatic Hemiptera.
Reproduction
M. theresiae is oviparous.
See also
In Spanish: Iguana del Pacífico de Theresia para niños
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