Marine life

There are approximately 300 species of fish found around the Galapagos Islands. Whilst the area is not home to the most brightly coloured tropical fish, you will find a very wide range of species.

Sally Lightfoot Crabs

The adults are a mixture of bright yellow, red and purple whilst the young are dark so that they are not so easily seen by predators. It is thought that they were given their name due to their ability to jump from rock to rock and scale vertical slopes.

Hammerhead Sharks

These sharks grow to at least 12 feet long and are recognizable by their side projections where their eyes and nostrils are located.

Galapagos Shark

This shark belongs to the same family as the Blacktip and Reef Whitetip shark. It grows to about 10 feet and has very distinctive dappled markings. Despite its name it is not endemic to the Galapagos.

Surgeonfish (Moorish Idol)

This is one of the most beautiful fish found in the Galapagos with black yellow and white stripes with a pointed snout and small mouth.

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