Marine iguana - Wikipedia
The marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus), also known as the sea iguana, saltwater iguana, or Galápagos marine iguana, is a species of iguana found only on the Galápagos Islands (Ecuador). Unique among modern lizards, it is a marine reptile that has the ability to forage in the sea for algae, which makes up almost all of its diet. [3] .
Marine Iguana - National Geographic
Each island hosts marine iguanas of unique size, shape and color. They look fierce, but are actually gentle herbivores, surviving exclusively on underwater algae and seaweed.
Marine Iguana - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) is a species of iguana found only on the Galápagos Islands (Ecuador). Unique among modern lizards, it is a marine reptile that has the ability to forage in the sea for algae, which makes up almost all of its diet. Marine iguanas are the only extant lizard that spends time in a marine environment.
Marine Iguana - Oceana
Marine Iguanas, found only on the Galapagos Islands, are the only lizards on Earth that spend time in the ocean. Learn more about them and how you can help protect them.
Marine Iguana | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
Marine iguanas are the world’s only oceangoing lizard. They are also only found in the Galápagos, where they can be seen resting on the rocky shores. Introduced species such as cats, rats, dogs and pigs prey on marine iguanas. They are …
Marine Iguana | Amblyrhynchus cristatus | Characteristics | Fun Facts
2024年3月1日 · The marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) is a unique lizard found only in the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador. As the world’s only seagoing lizard, the marine iguana has evolved to adapt to the harsh marine environment over millions of years. Marine iguanas mainly inhabit the rocky shores along the coastlines of the Galápagos Islands.
Galapagos Marine Iguana - Facts, Information & Habitat
The Marine Iguana is well adapted to life in the ocean – it swims gracefully with sinuous movements of its long tail which is powerful enough to act as a propeller, propelling the lizard through pounding waves.
Marine Iguana - A-Z Animals
2024年5月27日 · A marine iguana is a unique reptile found in the Galápagos Islands that has adapted to a life in the sea, with its dark coloration, flattened body, and sharp claws enabling it to dive into the ocean to feed on marine algae.
Marine Iguana Facts | Galapagos Islands Wildlife Guide - Nat Hab
Marine iguanas are the only seagoing lizards in the world, and they are found on the rocky shores of most of the Galapagos Islands. In fact, they range only in the Galapagos. The absence of mammalian predators has helped them adapt well to a marine environment.
Marine Iguana ( Amblyrhynchus cristatus ) - Reptiles of Ecuador
2019年10月10日 · The Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) is the world’s only sea-going lizard. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands and feeds almost exclusively on algae. Reptiles of Ecuador