Laemanctus julioi

Laemanctus julioi
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

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]

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]

Behavior

L. julioi is diurnal.[1]

Reproduction

L. julioi is oviparous. Eggs are laid in May and June.[2]

References

1. Species Laemanctus julioi at The Reptile Database www.reptile-database.org.
2. 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).