Laemanctus julioi
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]
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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 |
| Binomial name | |
| Laemanctus julioi McCranie, 2018 | |
Etymology
The specific name, julioi, is in honor of Honduran zoologist Julio Enrique Mérida.[1]
Geographic range
L. julioi is found in southcentral Honduras, at altitudes of 650–1,000 m (2,130–3,280 ft).[1]
References
- Species Laemanctus julioi at The Reptile Database www.reptile-database.org.
- Antúnez-Fonseca et al. (2021).
Further reading
- 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).
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