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Amblyrhynchus cristatus
The Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) is an iguana found only on the Galápagos Islands that has the ability, unique among modern lizards, to live and forage in the sea, making it a marine reptile. The Iguana can dive over 30 ft (10 m) into the water. It has spread to all the islands in the archipelago, and is sometimes called the Galápagos Marine Iguana. It mainly lives on the rocky Galápagos shore, but can also be spotted in marshes and mangrove beaches.
Galapagos marine iguanas are the world’s only marine lizards.
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Awesome shots! Congratulations, Cindy!
Wow, I am completely humbled by all your nice comments and so many new followers. Many thanks to all..
Very nice series Cindy. Congratulations
Congratulations on your SOTD!
congratulations for SOTD
Congratulations Cindy !!
Congratulations Cindy Cor !!
Awesome photos Cindy! I'm off to the Galapagos in November & looking forward to an encounter with these guys!
Congratulations!
Congrats! super legit.
Congrats Cindy..!
Congratulations Cindy! These spectacular snapshots have earned you Spotting of the Day honors! Thanks for all the awesome contributions.
"Galapagos marine iguanas are the world’s only marine lizards. They inhabit the Galapagos Islands and, in the absence of mammalian predators, have adapted well to the harsh marine environment."
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Amazing!
FANTASTIC SHOTS!