The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

amblyrhynchus cristatus endemic species galapagos islands volcanic rock biodiversity wildlife ecosystem lizard reptile nature evolution marine life conservation habitat south america coastal basking adaptation flora fauna natural behavior tourism species habitat saltwater endemic wildlife ecology volcanic landscape wildlife observation marine ecosystem volcanic islands unique species desert environment natural selection galapagos archipelago animal behavior sandy shores terrestrial habitat survival strategies cold blooded camouflage species diversity land iguana climate adaptation marine reptile