Species Data
Common Name
Galapagos pink iguana
Scientific Name
Conolophus marthae
Spanish Name
Iguana rosada
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Endemic/Native/Introduced
Endemic
Size
Up to 50 cm
Average Lifespan
Unknown
Predators
As adults hawks are their main predator, introduced cats and rats are potential predators as eggs and hatchlings
Food
Unknown
Animal Class
Reptile
Species Overview
The Galapagos pink iguana was first described by park rangers in 1986 however was not spotted again until 2009 when it was formally described as being a separate species from the other land iguanas found in Galapagos. Their defining characteristic is their colour: a pink body with dark vertical stripes. Galapagos pink iguanas are only found on a single volcano on Isabela. It is estimated that there are less than 200 Galapagos pink iguanas left making them a critically endangered species. More research is being carried out to assess the population and highlight potential threats.
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