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Santa fe land iguana

A species of Galápagos land iguanas
Scientific name : Conolophus pallidus Genus : Galápagos land iguanas

Santa fe land iguana, A species of Galápagos land iguanas
Scientific name: Conolophus pallidus
Genus: Galápagos land iguanas
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Santa fe land iguana (Conolophus pallidus) Photo By me , used under CC-BY-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Conolophus pallidus (the Barrington land iguana or Santa Fe land iguana) is a species of lizard in the family Iguanidae. It is one of three species in the genus Conolophus. It is endemic to Santa Fe Island in the Galapagos.

General Info

Lifespan

60-70 years

Diet

Santa fe land iguana primarily subsists on a plant-based diet, ingesting large amounts of Opuntia cactus, inclusive of its pads, flowers and fruits. This species exhibits remarkable gut fauna, allowing it to process the cactus' fibrous content.

Appearance

Santa fe land iguana is a fairly large, barrel-shaped reptile with tough, thick, warty skin. Predominantly greyish-white in color, it's marked by dull patches of pale yellow. Its large, powerful limbs end in clawed toes, while its tail is long and robust. One of its most distinct features is its robust, dome-shaped head with a short snout.

Behavior

Santa fe land iguana is a rare, solitary reptile, predominantly nocturnal, spending the day in caves or crevices. Known for its unique foraging behavior, it primarily feeds on plant matter in the cool hours of dawn or dusk. Santa fe land iguana displays a distinct lack of territorial behavior, showcasing a higher tolerance for other individuals in its vicinity compared to other similar species.
Santa fe land iguana (Conolophus pallidus) Santa fe land iguana (Conolophus pallidus) Photo By me , used under CC-BY-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Reptiles
Order
Lizards and snakes
Family
Iguanids
Genus
Galápagos land iguanas
Species
Santa fe land iguana
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