Morning glory (Ipomoea incarnata)
An unusual flower, resembling a Petunia. I only encountered this species on Santiago. Perhaps it's endemic to……
Beach morning glory (Ipomoea pes-caprae)
Native range is Tropical and Subtropical coasts worldwide. James IslandPuerto Egas-0.241666,-90.861461……
Varronia leucophlyctis
Looks similar to Cordia verbenacea, but it has ruffled petals.
Native range is Galápagos.
Browne’s Blechum (Ruellia blechum)
Native range is Caribbean and Mexico to Venezuela and Bolivia, . James IslandPuerto Egas-0.241666,-90.861461…
Browne’s Blechum (Ruellia blechum)
Native range is Caribbean and Mexico to Venezuela and Bolivia, . James IslandPuerto Egas-0.241666,-90.861461…
Flightless Cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi)
The population is limited to Fernandina and portions of Isabela, and is as a species vulnerable. It's an agile swimmer…
American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus galapagensis)
What a difference in behavior to the European Oystercatcher! The European Oystercatcher is extraordinarily vocal and…
Galápagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki)
The landing on Punta Espinoza is a wide open sandy beach amidst young lavarock, that looks like solidified manure. I…
Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus)
Yet another life form unique to the Galapagos. They look so prehistoric and alien, but when you observe them a bit…