Microlophus habelii

Microlophus habelii, commonly known as the Marchena lava lizard, is a species of lava lizard endemic to the Galapagos island of Marchena.

Etymology
The specific name, habelii, is in honor of German-American naturalist Simeon Habel.

Habitat
M. habelii is found in a variety of habitats: naked rock, grassland, and shrubland, at altitudes from sea level to 343 m.

Reproduction
M. habelii is oviparous.

Taxonomy
M. habelii is commonly assigned to the genus Microlophus but has also been assigned to the genus Tropidurus, in which it was originally described.