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When was the marine iguana first scientifically described?
Quick Answer
The marine iguana was first scientifically described in 1825.
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The marine iguana, native to the Galápagos Islands, was first scientifically described in 1825. It was named Amblyrhynchus cristatus. Charles Darwin later observed the species during the Beagle voyage in 1835, helping make it one of the most famous examples of island evolution. It is the only iguana adapted to feed at sea.
Key Facts
1.First described in 1825
2.Scientific name: Amblyrhynchus cristatus
3.Only sea-feeding iguana
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