The Microlophus theresioides (common name in Spanish is Corredor de Pica) is a species of lava lizard endemic to Chile.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Small Pacific Iguana being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Microlophus yanezi
- Microlophus peruvianus
- Microlophus tarapacensis
- Microlophus tigris
- Microlophus quadrivittatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Tropiduridae
- Genus
- Microlophus
- Species
- Microlophus theresioides
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