Pink Iguana (Galapagos)

Galapagos Wildlife: Galapagos Pink Iguana © Galapagos National Park

Galapagos Pink Iguana © Galapagos National Park

Species Data

Common Name Galapagos pink iguana
Scientific Name Conolophus marthae
Spanish Name Iguana rosada
Conservation Status

Galapagos Graphics: IUCN Red List Critically Endangered © Dan Wright

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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Species Data
Common Name Galapagos pink iguana
Scientific Name Conolophus marthae
Spanish Name Iguana rosada
Conservation Status

Galapagos Graphics: IUCN Red List Critically Endangered © Dan Wright

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