The marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus), also known as the sea iguana, saltwater iguana, or Galápagos marine iguana, is a species of iguana found only on the Galápagos Islands (Ecuador).

The marine iguana is the only lizard in the world that forages in the ocean — a remarkable trait that makes it one of the most unique reptiles on the planet. Found only in the Galápagos …

The Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) is a species of iguana found only on the Galápagos Islands (Ecuador). Unique among modern lizards, it is a marine reptile that has the ability to …

Apr 28, 2025 · Marine iguanas stand alone among lizards—the single species Amblyrhynchus cristatus. These remarkable reptiles, commonly called “sea iguanas,” display dark colors— …

Marine iguanas are the world’s only oceangoing lizard. They are also only found in the Galápagos, where they can be seen resting on the rocky shores. Introduced species such as …

Jan 6, 2025 · The marine iguana is found only in the Galápagos Islands. From their sleek swimming skills underwater to their clumsy movements on land, they're perfectly adapted to …

Marine iguanas, Amblyrhynchus cristatus (Bell, 1825), are the world's only sea-going lizards and are a gray to black iguana with pyramid-shaped dorsal (upper) scales.

The marine iguana is the only marine species of lizard in the world; it has changed its behavior, diet and physiology through natural selection during thousands of years.

The marine iguana is one of the most extraordinary reptiles on Earth— the only sea-foraging lizard in the world. Endemic to the Galápagos Islands, this unique species has adapted over …

Each island hosts marine iguanas of unique size, shape and color. They look fierce, but are actually gentle herbivores, surviving exclusively on underwater algae and seaweed.