Marine Iguana

Amblyrhynchus cristatus

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Max Depth

9 m

Description

Amblyrhynchus cristatus is an iguana found only on the Galápagos Islands that has the ability, unique among modern lizards, to forage in the sea, making it a marine reptile. The iguana can dive over 9 m (30 ft) into the water. It has spread to all the islands in the archipelago, and is sometimes called th... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Galapagos Ecuador

Colors

black

brown

Social Behaviour

Group

Conservation status

(VU) Vulnerable