Galapagos Land Iguana Skull

$212.00

The Galápagos Land Iguana (Conolophus subcristatus) is a very large lizard in the family Iguanidae. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands of Fernandina, Isabela, Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Baltra, and South Plaza.

Description

Galapagos Land Iguana Skull Replica measures 4.4×3.2×2.8 inches. Galapagos land iguana skull is museum quality polyurethane cast. 2-part skull (separate cranium and jaw). Made in USA.  Our precise skull can be used as a teaching tool, museum skull exhibit, home décor skull, or office décor skull.

The Galapagos land iguana, Galapagos Pink land iguana or Conolophus subcristatus, is a species of lizard in the family Iguanidae. It is one of three species of the genus Conolophus. It is endemic to the Galapagos Islands, primarily the islands of Fernandina, Isabela, Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Baltra, and South Plaza.

Charles Darwin described the Galapagos land iguana as ugly animals, of a yellowish orange beneath, and of a brownish-red color above: from their low facial angle they have a singularly stupid appearance.

The Galapagos land iguana grows to a length of 3 to 5 ft. with a body weight of up to 25 lb., depending upon which island they are from.

The Galapagos land iguana or Conolophus subcristatus being cold-blooded, they absorb heat from the sun by basking on volcanic rock, and at night sleep in burrows to conserve their body heat.

These iguanas also enjoy a symbiotic relationship with birds; the birds remove parasites and ticks, providing relief to the iguanas and food for the birds.

The Galapagos land iguana or Conolophus subcristatus are primarily herbivorous; however, some individuals have shown that they are opportunistic carnivores supplementing their diet with insects, centipedes and carrion.

Because fresh water is scarce on its island habitats, Galapagos land iguana or Conolophus subcristatus obtains the majority of its moisture from the prickly-pear cactus, which makes up 80 percent of its diet.

All parts of the plant are consumed, including the fruit, flowers, pads, and even spines. During the rainy season it will drink from available standing pools of water and feast on yellow flowers of the genus Portulaca.

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Additional information

Weight 4 lbs
Dimensions 4.4 × 3.2 × 2.8 in
Galapagos Land Iguana Facts:

Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Iguanidae
Genus: Conolophus
Species: C. subcristatus
Binomial name: Conolophus subcristatus
Conservation status: Vulnerable