About Microlophus delanonis (Baur, 1890)
Common Name and Endemic Range
Microlophus delanonis, commonly known as the Española lava lizard or Hood lava lizard, is a lizard species that is endemic to the Galapagos island of Española.
Genus Classification
While the species is most commonly classified in the genus Microlophus, it has also previously been classified in the genus Tropidurus.
Scientific Nomenclature
Its scientific name is Microlophus delanonis (Baur, 1890).