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Marine iguana - Espaniola sub-species

Amblyrhynchus cristatus venustissimus

Description:

The marine iguana 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.

Habitat:

Espaniola, Galapagos

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6 Comments

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

They are the perfect photographic subjects - they barely move!

Dixie
Dixie 11 years ago

I think the second one is my favorite. They are all great!

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Thanks again Mac!

MacChristiansen
MacChristiansen 11 years ago

Great pics Karen

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Thanks Reza!

Reza Hashemizadeh
Reza Hashemizadeh 11 years ago

Wonderful !

KarenL
Spotted by
KarenL

Ecuador

Spotted on Dec 1, 2012
Submitted on Dec 24, 2012

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