The Galápagos land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus) is a very large species of lizard in the family Iguanidae, and one of three species of the genus Conolophus. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands off of Ecuador's Pacific coast, inhabiting the dry lowlands of Fernandina, Isabela, Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Baltra, and South Plaza islands ...

2024年9月13日 · The Galápagos Islands are home to one of the most remarkable reptiles on Earth: the yellow land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus). With an impressive longevity – up to 70 years in the wild – these large lizards manage to survive in …

2023年9月11日 · Yellow iguanas are much-loved denizens of the dry lowlands of Galápagos. Once widespread across much of the archipelago, they are now limited to just a few areas and among them are three islands — Baltra, North Seymour, and Santiago — whose past and future fates are intimately intertwined in ways few people know.

2018年10月19日 · Galapagos land iguana’s skin is generally a bright yellow with white, black and brown blotches as well. The yellow is mainly focused around their heads and their bellies, as well as other patches depending on the iguana.

Their yellowish-orange belly and brownish red back make them more colourful then their cousins the Marine Iguana. Their yellowish skin is often adorned with white, black, and brown blotches. They have a short head, powerful hind legs with sharp claws, and despite their intimidating appearance, they are primarily herbivores.

2024年9月15日 · Yellow land iguanas ( Conolophus Subcristatus) are found on the Galapagos Islands. These large lizards can live up to 70-years in the wild. We must continue to intensify our efforts as we learn more about this fascinating creature.

2024年9月25日 · Galápagos Conservancy reaffirms its commitment to advancing science and conservation, not only for the yellow land iguana but for all the species that make the Galápagos a global treasure.

2023年9月14日 · Among them are three islands – Baltra, North Seymour and Santiago – whose fates past and present are closely intertwined. Galapagos Conservancy staff and Galapagos National Park Guards conducted a survey in 2022 of all iguanas across the islands. This included Baltra where land iguanas were extinct, but they have been reintroduced.

The two species of land iguanas—Galapagos and Santa Fe—look almost identical; they are yellowish in color and bigger than their marine relatives. The similar-looking Santa Fe land iguanas, limited only to Santa Fe Island, are, on average, slightly bigger and more yellow than the Galapagos land iguana.

The Galapagos land iguana is one of three species of land iguana endemic to the Galapagos Islands (the others being the Santa Fe land iguana and the Galapagos pink land iguana). Their skin is generally yellow with white, black and brown blotches.