Laemanctus julioi
Appearance
Laemanctus julioi | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Corytophanidae |
Genus: | Laemanctus |
Species: | L. julioi
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Binomial name | |
Laemanctus julioi McCranie, 2018
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Laemanctus julioi, also known commonly as Julio's casquehead iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Corytophanidae. The species is endemic to Honduras.[1]
Etymology
[edit]The specific name, julioi, is in honor of Honduran zoologist Julio Enrique Mérida.[1]
Geographic range
[edit]L. julioi is found in southcentral Honduras, at altitudes of 650–1,000 m (2,130–3,280 ft).[1]
Behavior
[edit]Reproduction
[edit]L. julioi is oviparous. Eggs are laid in May and June.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Species Laemanctus julioi at The Reptile Database www.reptile-database.org.
- ^ Antúnez-Fonseca et al. (2021).
Further reading
[edit]- Antúnez-Fonseca, Cristopher Alberto; Zúniga, Luis Gualberto; Padilla-Raudales, Denis; Vega-R., Hermes; Funes, Carlos (2021). "Extended range and observations on the natural history of the casquehead lizard Laemanctus julioi from Honduras". Herpetological Bulletin (156): 18–22.
- McCranie JR (2018). "The Lizards, Crocodiles, and Turtles of Honduras. Systematics, Distribution, and Conservation". Bulletin of the Museum of Comparative Zoology (15): 1–129. (Laemanctus julioi, new species).