The islands are home to hundreds of species, including giant tortoises, that have evolved for thousands of years in isolation and with little human intervention. A subspecies of sea lion endemic to the Galapagos Islands.
Populations are widespread and generally found on rocky coastlines.
VU Endemic to the Galapagos Islands. Birds Pterodoma phaeopygia Galapagos Petrel CR Endemic to the Galapagos Islands. A widespread endemic species of the Galapagos Islands. Typically inhabits southern rocky shorelines. Feeds largely on shallow-water algae.