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Galapagos Islands tourist attractions
Reptiles
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 Lava Lizard: (Microlophus
spp) There are seven species of this genus.
Lava lizards
live on most of the main islands of the
Galapagos archipelago, though they
differ somewhat in size, color and behavior from island to
island.
Seven subspecies have been identified, all of which are
endemic to the Galapagos Islands.
They are small creatures, growing to no more than a foot in
length, and inhabit rocky areas of the islands. There they
feed on beetles, spiders, ants, snails and other insects. |
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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. |
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The display is usually seen between two
males. One scientist has determined that specific aggressive
postures are specific to each island on which they occur. |
What is the
climate of Galapagos?
What is the
climate of Galapagos? |
