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Galápagos Iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) are the world’s only oceangoing lizard. They are also only found in the Galápagos, where they can be seen resting on the rocky shores in the Galápagos National Park and National Marine Reserve; Galápagos Islands Man and Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO); and Galápagos Islands World Heritage Site. 

However, introduced species such as cats, rats, dogs and pigs prey on marine iguanas. They are also threatened by the impacts of climate change as sea level and air temperature rise can affect their beach nesting habitat and the iguanas’ ability to regulate its body temperature while on land, as well as interfere with egg development.

This species is completely protected by national legislation (Ecuador) under "Special Law" in the Galápagos, and is listed on CITES Appendix II.

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