Marine Iguana and Sally Lighfoot Crabs
A marine iguana suns itself after a foraging trip in the ocean. The only sea-going lizard in the world, these guys can dive to 12 metres for periods of 5 to 10 minutes. They can survive underwater for up to one hour, as a sailor on Darwin’s expedition discovered when he attempted to kill one by drowning. They also have the most effective salt-excreting gland of any reptile. The brightly coloured Sally lighfoot crabs at igi’s feet (also known as the Red lava Crab Grapsus grapsus) are very fast and very skittish. Their name comes from their habit of skipping across short stretches of water.
The Galapagos islands are often called a “laboratory of evolution”. They are under increasing pressure from development, tourism, and local fishing, as well as international poaching of fisheries.
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Carmen Mandel-...
This is a delightful instance captured, Doug. Lovely contrast of species patterns and colours. It is very interesting to see them sharing a rock, too.
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Lisa Kenny
How cool is he with all the crabs around him !!
nevillecowan
Your photography is stunning, I love the contrasting red of the crabs in this shot
mjaniceanne
Fantastic shot as is all your portfolio!
Mango
Fab. Lucky you having been to the Galapagos.
ys-eye
What an amazing capture!