Marine Iguana

The Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus), commonly known as the sea iguana, saltwater iguana, or Galápagos marine iguana, may be found (Ecuador). It is a marine reptile that is distinct from other contemporary lizards in that it can forage in the sea for algae, which accounts for approximately all of its diet. The only living lizard that regularly spends time in a marine environment is the marine iguana. While females and smaller males forage in the intertidal zone at low tide, large males can dive to reach this food supply. Smaller men have various methods of mating while larger males only defend their territories for a brief time. After mating, the female creates a nest hole in the ground, lays her eggs, and then waits a few months for them to hatch on their own.

Like other lizards, the marine iguana is frequently spotted sunbathing. They are indigenous to the Galapagos Islands, where they spend a lot of time in the sea due to their excellent swimming abilities. Being cold-blooded, they are unable to control their body temperature and must warm up by sunbathing on the lava rocks after swimming in the ocean.