Santa Fe Lava Lizard

Microlophus barringtonensis or the Santa Fe lava lizard is a species of lava lizard or a population of Microlophus albemarlensis. It inhabits Santa Fe island in the Galápagos. It is the only lava lizard on Santa Fe. It is extremely common.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Santa Fe Lava Lizard 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 albemarlensis
• Microlophus jacobii
• Microlophus indefatigabilis
• Microlophus grayii
• Microlophus delanonis

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Reptilia

Order

Squamata

Family

Tropiduridae

Genus

Microlophus

Species

Microlophus barringtonensis

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