At a glance
- IUCN category
- CR · Critically Endangered
- Animal group
- Reptiles & Amphibians
- Population trend
- Decreasing
- Last verified
Conservation overview
The Galápagos pink land iguana is a rare pink-and-dark iguana found only on one volcano in the Galápagos. It is assessed as Critically Endangered.
It was only confirmed as a distinct species in 2009.
Range & habitat
The slopes of Wolf Volcano on Isabela Island in the Galápagos.
Major threats
Threats below are drawn from the authoritative sources listed on this page. For the current, complete assessment, see the IUCN Red List.
- A single, tiny population on one volcano
- Introduced predators
- Limited reproduction
Why it matters
A recently recognised iguana confined to a single volcano, the pink land iguana is a flagship for the Galápagos and a reminder that new species are still being found in peril.
Sources
Sources for Galápagos Pink Land Iguana
- IUCN Red List — look up Galápagos Pink Land Iguana (authoritative status)
- Animal Diversity Web
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the pink land iguana discovered?
Park rangers noted pink iguanas decades earlier, but it was only confirmed as a distinct species in 2009 — and immediately recognised as Critically Endangered.
Why is the Galápagos pink land iguana Critically Endangered?
Published assessments cite its single tiny population on the slopes of one volcano, introduced predators, and limited reproduction. See the IUCN Red List.
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