Is Galápagos Marine Iguana Christmas Breeding Colors happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~December. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
The Española Island subspecies of the Galápagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus venustissimus) undergoes a striking transformation during the breeding season, exhibiting bright red and green coloration.
This phenomenon, occurring from December to March, has earned them the nickname 'Christmas iguana'.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
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| Española Island |
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