ECOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS OF Microlophus tigris (SAURIA: TROPIDURINAE) IN THE SURROUNDINGS OF THE LA MOLINA ECOLOGICAL PARK, LIMA, PERU

Macedo-Bedoya J. · Ecologia Aplicada (2024) · DOI: 10.21704/rea.v23i2.2222

Resumen

The presence of Microlophus tigris in the surroundings of the Parque Ecológico de La Molina was registered, and distribution and behavioral patterns were recorded. Males showed a preference for areas close to the park, while females were more distant with other males. Habitat preference suggests territorial and adaptive patterns. The presence of males was pronounced compared to females, suggesting a possible sex imbalance in the population. These results provide important information for the management and conservation of the species, emphasizing the need for comprehensive approaches and future research on social interactions and reproductive aspects. © Departamento Académico de Biología, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Lima – Perú.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos