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Santa Cruz Lava Lizard (female)

Microlophus indefatigabilis

Photo by NeilDazet
Published on Project Noah
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-0.740937, -90.3073

Field Notes

Description:

The female is smaller (12-18 cm long) and smoother with a less patterned skin and a red or orange throat.

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Microlophus indefatigabilis

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Comments (4)
NeilDazet
Thank you Cindy! Beautiful, indeed.
NeilDazet
Yes, on Santa Cruz. Not too far from the Research Station.

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