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Tiger Sharks: Predation at the highest order and its relationship with Galapagos
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Hygronemobius sp. nov. 1
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Species Database Auletta dendrophora Wilson, 1904
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Species Database Ombrophytum subterraneum (Aspl.) B. Hansen
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Species Database Carios yunkeri Keirans, Clifford & Hoogstraal, 1984
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Species Database Parajapyx isabellae (Grassi, 1886)
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Species Database Coryssocnemis sp. nov. 2
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Species Database Coryssocnemis sp. nov. 1
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Species Database Parachernes galapagensis Beier, 1977
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Gamasomorpha sp. nov.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Galanomma microphthalma Juberthie, 1970
Isabeleño benefiting from our CDF scholarship program
CDF strengthens ties with Ecuadorian Embassy in the U.S.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Gygis alba Sparman, 1786
Philornis downsi, an invasive fly.
Following the trail of a natural enemy

Scientists in Galápagos are tracing the origin of the invasive avian vampire fly to find a safe, long-term solution. This story follows a decade-long scientific journey into biological control—where patience, precaution, and nature itself may offer new hope for endemic birds on the brink.

Cladonia confusa f. confusa R. Sant.
Species Database Cladonia confusa f. confusa R. Sant.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Cranichis lichenophila D. Weberqc
Galapagos: A natural laboratory to understand and co-evolve with climate change
Elaphoglossum engelii (H. Karst.) H. Christ.
Species Database Elaphoglossum engelii (H. Karst.) H. Christ.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Mystroceridius basilewskyi Reichardt, 1970