Galapagos photos

Lava lizard

Lava lizards (Tropidurus) live on most of the main islands of the Galapagos archipelago. The male Lava Lizard may have two, three or more mates in a harem, and they can be very aggressive in defending their territory. These guys will stand high on all fours, usually sideways to their opponent to maximize their apparent size, extend the scales on their backs, and bob up and down