The Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) is a marine lizard endemic to the Galápagos Islands, off the coast of Ecuador. This is also one of the rare lizards and reptiles that can live in the sea and is known as the Godzilla monster of the ocean . These lizards are often found in rocky coastal areas and sometimes in coastal marshes or mangrove forests. Compared to the Godzilla monster, this lizard is much smaller in size with a length of less than 1 m and a maximum weight of 12 kg. However, its scary appearance reminds people of the legendary monster. Iguana sea lizards have rough skin, especially the skin on the head. Long legs with sharp claws, along with large, sharp teeth that make anyone who sees them have to run away. However, this appearance has often caused them to be wronged because in fact, Iguana sea lizards are not carnivores. Instead, they use sharp teeth structured like scrapers to scrape algae clinging to the rocky ground for food. Marine iguanas These lizards often live in groups on rocky beaches, they come close and warm themselves together after soaking in cold water. Iguana sea lizards have excellent swimming ability, likened to the ”dark demon” on the beaches. They can dive up to 30 m deep and stay underwater for an hour. Iguana lizards are classified by IUCN as vulnerable species, protected under Ecuadorian law when threatened by the El Nino phenomenon, causing their food supply to decrease. Currently, there are only about 50,000 individuals of ”Godzilla” living on the Galapagos islands. Godzilla monster under the ocean eats algae. Source: Youtube
The Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) is a marine lizard endemic to the Galápagos Islands, off the coast of Ecuador. It is one of the few lizards and reptiles that can live in the sea and has been dubbed the Godzilla of the ocean .
These lizards are commonly found in rocky coastal areas and sometimes in coastal marshes or mangroves.
Compared to the Godzilla monster, this lizard is much smaller in size, measuring less than 1 meter in length and weighing a maximum of 12 kg.
However, its scary appearance reminds people of a legendary monster.
Iguanas have rough skin, especially on the head.
Its long legs with sharp claws and large, sharp teeth make anyone who sees it run away.
However, this appearance has often caused them to be wronged because in reality, Iguana sea lizards are not carnivores.
Instead, they use their sharp teeth, which are structured like scrapers, to scrape algae from the rocky substrate for food.
These marine iguanas often live in groups on rocky beaches, coming together to warm up after soaking in cold water.
Iguana sea lizards are super swimmers and are known as the ”dark demons” on the beaches. They can dive up to 30 meters deep and stay underwater for an hour.
Iguanas are listed as vulnerable by the IUCN, protected under Ecuadorian law as they are threatened by El Nino, which reduces their food supply.
There are currently only about 50,000 individuals of the ”Godzilla” living on the Galapagos islands.
Godzilla monster under the ocean eats algae. Source: Youtube
