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Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Camponotus planus pinzonensis Wheeler, 1919
Study of Invertebrates: A tool to support Floreana Island’s Restoration

Ecological restoration requires a clear understanding of existing biodiversity. In 2022, the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) and the Galápagos National Park Directorate conducted the first baseline study of invertebrate communities on Floreana Island. Over 15,000 specimens were collected from both agricultural areas and National Park land.

Pheidole williamsi Wheeler, 1919
Species Database Pheidole williamsi Wheeler, 1919
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Gastrochaena ovata G. B. Sowerby I, 1834
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Conopea galeata (Linnaeus, 1771)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Dorymyrmex pyramicus albemarlensis Wheeler, 1919
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Fuertesimalva insularis (Kearney) Fryxell
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Halichoeres adustus (Gilbert, 1890)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Chaetodon unimaculatus Bloch, 1787
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Karenia papilionacea A.J.Haywood & K.A.Steidinger
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Dentalium oerstedii Mörch, 1861
Gymnogongrus martinensis Setchell & N.L. Gardner
Species Database Gymnogongrus martinensis Setchell & N.L. Gardner
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Tripos azoricus (Cleve) F.Gómez
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Zemysina subquadrata (Carpenter, 1856)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Leucozonia cerata (W. Wood, 1828)
William Bensted-Smith-CDF
Marine biodiversity research

The introduction of alien species is arguably the most important driver of biodiversity loss for oceanic islands. Our work seeks to evaluate the effects of alien invasive species, climate change, and other anthropogenic pressures on the biodiversity of the Galapagos Marine Reserve and the Eastern Tropical Pacific in order to better sustain coastal communities and prevent marine species extinction.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Melichthys vidua (Richardson, 1845)
Papamoscas de Galápagos. Foto: Bernie Jácome.
The 2022 Galapagos Christmas Bird Count is back
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Chaetodon lunula (Lacepède, 1802)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Bothus mancus (Broussonet, 1782)