Lava Lizard, Gardner Bay, Espanola, Galapagos

Gardner Bay, Española Island, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador (August 2023)

This image was taken during the Gems of Galapagos trip organised by Natures Images and led by Mark Sisson and Pablo Cersosimo (Wild South Photography). An eight-day cruise was undertaken aboard the catamaran Nemo II following the south itinerary:

Day 1 Baltra (midday start), North Seymour (pm)
Day 2 San Cristobal: Lobos Island - Kicker Rock (am), Brujo Hill (pm)
Day 3 Floreana: Champion Islet - Cormorant Point (am), Post Office Bay - The Baroness Viewpoint (pm)
Day 4 Espanola: Osborn Islet - Gardner Island - Gardner Bay (am), Suarez Point (pm)
Day 5 Santa Cruz: Highlands (am), Charles Darwin Station (pm)
Day 6 South Plaza (am), Santa Fe (pm)
Day 7 Bartolome (am), Chinese Hat (pm)
Day 8 Daphne Major - Baltra (8:30 am end)

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of lizard see the following links:
Galápagos Lava lizard Microlophus albemarlensis / Wikipedia
Lava lizard Microlophus spp. / Galapagos Conservation Trust

Shooting Time 08:44
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2500
Av(Aperture Value) 4.5
Exposure Compensation +1/3
ISO Speed 640

Latitude 01 21 7.1 S
Longitude 89 39 42.0 W
Altitude -2.30m