Galapagos Islands - Mammals / Reptiles / Crustaceans - Ecuador
The volcanic rock islands of the Galapagos Archipelago are home to some of the greatest levels of endemism (species living no where else on Earth). Around 97% of the reptiles and land mammals, 80% of the land birds, and >30% of the vegetation are endemic to the Galapagos Islands. This archipelago and its immense marine reserve is known as the unique "Living Museum and Showcase of Evolution". The following images include mammals, reptiles, crustaceans, and fish - during the mid-summer season, upon 7 of the Galapagos Islands.
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Sally Lightfoot Crab (Grapsus grapsus) - also known as the "Red Rock Crab". A Decapod (order) crustacean, having 10 legs - also a "shore crab" (Grapsidae) family. This specimen at the edge of a volcanic bolder tidal pool, filled with coral sand - Playa Brava - Isla Santa Cruz - Galapagos Archipelago.
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