Marine Iguana
Amongst the modern lizards, it is only the marine iguana that has the unique ability to forage in the sea (and hence the name), being able to dive over 9 m (30 ft) into the water.Along with seven subspecies, they are found only in the Galapagos Islands.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Suborder | Iguania |
Family | Iguanidae |
Genus | Amblyrhynchus |
Species | A. cristatus |
Scientific Name | Amblyrhynchuscristatus |
Length | Varies between 7 subspecies |
Coloration | Varies between 7 subspecies |
Distribution | Galapagos Islands |
Habitat | By the shallow reefs and rocky coastlines |
Diet | Mainly feed on marine algae |
Breeding Season | Summer |
Clutch Size | 6-24 eggs |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
IUCN Conservation Status | Vulnerable |