Proctoporus machupicchu, commonly known as the Machu Picchu Lizard, is a vulnerable species native to the highland regions of Peru, thriving in temperate forests and moist montane ecosystems. Measuring 15 to 20 centimeters, these diurnal insectivores exhibit striking iridescent scales and play a crucial role in their ecosystem by controlling insect populations.
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Proctoporus machupicchu
Proctoporus machupicchu, commonly known as the Machu Picchu Lizard, is a vulnerable species native to the highland regions of Peru, thriving in temperate forests and moist montane ecosystems. Measuring 15 to 20 centimeters, these diurnal insectivores exhibit striking iridescent scales and play a crucial role in their ecosystem by controlling insect populations.