Galápagos hybrid iguana

EndemicWater and land

The Galápagos hybrid iguana is a rare cross between a male marine iguana and a female land iguana. It is documented on South Plaza Island, where the two species’ ranges overlap, and individuals are a hybrid rather than a separate species, typically sterile. Hybrids show a mix of traits, including the land iguana’s build with the marine iguana’s darker coloring and climbing ability. Sightings are occasional along the South Plaza trail.

Best time to see it

Occasionally seen year-round on South Plaza Island where marine and land iguana ranges overlap.

Where to see it

South Plaza
South Plaza · Occasional sighting

Cruises to see this species

B SOUTHVisits 6 Signature sites — see how we score visitor sites
8-day expedition · Galápagos
"E" itineraryVisits 5 Signature sites — see how we score visitor sites
6-day expedition · Galápagos
8 days (A)Visits 5 Signature sites — see how we score visitor sites
8-day expedition · Galápagos
Itinerary CVisits 5 Signature sites — see how we score visitor sites
6-day expedition · Galápagos
Itinerary C5 D/JVisits 5 Signature sites — see how we score visitor sites
5-day expedition · Galápagos
"B" itineraryVisits 4 Signature sites — see how we score visitor sites
8-day expedition · Galápagos
5 days (A)Visits 4 Signature sites — see how we score visitor sites
5-day expedition · Galápagos
8 Days (C)Visits 4 Signature sites — see how we score visitor sites
8-day expedition · Galápagos
Itinenary BVisits 4 Signature sites — see how we score visitor sites
5-day expedition · Galápagos
Itinerary AVisits 4 Signature sites — see how we score visitor sites
5-day expedition · Galápagos
Itinerary AVisits 4 Signature sites — see how we score visitor sites
5-day expedition · Galápagos
Itinerary A 5d/4n Northern islands.Visits 4 Signature sites — see how we score visitor sites
5-day expedition · Galápagos
Itinerary B (5 days)Visits 4 Signature sites — see how we score visitor sites
5-day expedition · Galápagos
Itinerary C5D/J: Central & Southern Galápagos ExpeditionVisits 4 Signature sites — see how we score visitor sites
5-day expedition · Galápagos
Itinerary DVisits 4 Signature sites — see how we score visitor sites
8-day expedition · Galápagos
A - North Expedition 4 days - 3 nightsVisits 3 Signature sites — see how we score visitor sites
4-day expedition · Galápagos
C - East Expedition 4 days - 3 nightsVisits 3 Signature sites — see how we score visitor sites
4-day expedition · Galápagos
Itinerary A4Visits 3 Signature sites — see how we score visitor sites
4-day expedition · Galápagos
Itinerary CVisits 3 Signature sites — see how we score visitor sites
5-day expedition · Galápagos
Itinerary C5Visits 3 Signature sites — see how we score visitor sites
5-day expedition · Galápagos
Itinerary C5: Eastern Islands ExpeditionVisits 3 Signature sites — see how we score visitor sites
5-day expedition · Galápagos
B4 SOUTHVisits 2 Signature sites — see how we score visitor sites
4-day expedition · Galápagos
Itinerary AVisits 2 Signature sites — see how we score visitor sites
5-day expedition · Galápagos
Itinerary CVisits 2 Signature sites — see how we score visitor sites
5-day expedition · Galápagos