Galápagos Lava lizard

Description:

These little lizards can be seen scurrying everywhere in the Galapagos and you have to be careful not to stand on them. There are seven known different species of lava lizards found in the Galápagos all in the genus of lizards called Tropidurus. Lava lizards are dark brown to reddish brown in color, their coloration varies depending on age, sex, and location. The male lava lizard is larger than the female and the females can be identified by the bright red skin under their throats which is clearly visible. Males reach sizes of between 22cm and 25cm while females are smaller, reaching 17cm to 20cm. Diet consists mostly of ants, spiders, and beetles, though they eat some vegetation as well and, on occasion, other lava lizards