Galapagos Land Iguana

The Galápagos Land Iguana (Conolophus subcristatus) is a very large species of lizard in the family Iguanidae. It is one of three species of the genus Conolophus. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands, in the dry lowlands of the islands of Fernandina, Isabela, Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Baltra, and South Plaza. Like other reptiles from the Galapagos islands, these iguanas are unavailable to private keepers. They’re heavily protected, and importation isn’t currently possible.

Typically, the top of the body is brownish-red and the bottom is burned orange. When fully mature, these girthy lizards are about three feet long. They don't climb very frequently. Instead, they choose to lie on a volcanic rock or take sunbathe to control their body temperature. The food of Galapagos land iguanas consists primarily of plant material. However, they will occasionally consume centipedes as a high-protein snack. Some people even consume the rotting flesh of dead animals.