Amblyrhynchus cristatus, the only sea lizard in the world

Abstract:

Amblyrhynchus cristatus belonging to the family Iguanidae is commonly known as marine iguana. It is established in the insular region of the country within the Galapagos National Park. Her peculiar ability to feed herself and live a good part of her life under water, is what makes her a unique species. Studies show that this species underwent important adaptations in its body that allow it to withstand the temperature changes between the surface and aquatic environment. The Amblyrhynchus cristatus is threatened by the incorporation of introduced species into the ecosystem of the islands, several alternatives have been proposed to promote the conservation of endemic species and their habitat.

Año de publicación:

2017

Keywords:

• marine iguana
• Amblyrhynchus cristatus
• interactions
• TEMPERATURE
• GALAPAGOS
• hábitat

Fuente:

scopus