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Amphisbaenians, Lizards, and Snakes - SquamataAmphisbaenians, lizards, and snakes (Squamata) together make up a group of reptiles that are characterized by having skin that is covered with scales. Squamata also possess highly mobile quadrate bones. These bones, located in the upper jaw of amphisbaenians, lizards, and snakes, enables these animals to open their mouth very wide, enabling them to consume relatively large prey.
Lava Lizard (Microlophus albemarlensis)
The lava lizard (Microlophus albemarlensis) is a native to the Galapagos Islands. Lava lizards are dark brown to reddish brown in color, their coloration varies depending on age, sex, and location. Rhinoceros Iguana (Cyclura cornuta)
The rhinoceros iguana (Cyclura cornuta) grows to a length of about 1 to 1.2 meters. Males are larger than females and develop larger horns. Its skin color is grayish-brown to olive green. The lifespan of wild rhinoceros iguanas is not known but a lifespan of 20 years has been recorded for captive individuals. Galapagos Land Iguana (Conolophus subcristatus)
The Galapagos land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus) is dark brown to yellow-orange in color and has large pointed scales that run along its neck and down its back. Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cirstatus)
The marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cirstatus) is a large iguana that reaches lengths of 2ft-3ft. It is gray to black in color and has prominant dorsal scales. |
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