Santa Fe land iguana

Conolophus pallidus

EndemicOn landVulnerable

The Santa Fe land iguana is a pale land iguana found only on Santa Fe Island in the Galápagos. It is endemic to that single island and listed as vulnerable by the IUCN. The species is paler and has a more pronounced dorsal spine ridge than its yellow relative. It feeds largely on cactus and other arid-zone plants.

Best time to see it

Present year-round on Santa Fe Island.

Where to see it

Santa Fe
Santa Fe · Common sighting

Cruises to see this species

Itinerary AVisits 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