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Isotomodes trisetosus Denis, 1923
Species Database Isotomodes trisetosus Denis, 1923
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Rhodanella minos (Denis, 1928)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Psammisotoma galapagoensis Thibaud, Najt & Jacquemart, 1994
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Americaneura interrogator Cassagnau & Palacios-Vargas, 1983
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Isotomodes denisi Folsom, 1932
Nezara viridula (Linnaeus, 1758)
Species Database Nezara viridula (Linnaeus, 1758)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Leptobyrsa decora Drake, 1922
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Tribolium castaneum Herbst, 1797
Atheta galapagoensis Pace, 1985
Species Database Atheta galapagoensis Pace, 1985
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Geospiza acutirostris Ridgway, 1894
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Ramalina sorediantha Nyl.
Archivo CDF
The Blue Galapagos Octopus

Microeledone galapagensis, a tiny blue octopus discovered 1,770 meters beneath the waters of Galápagos, highlights how much remains unknown about the deep sea. Its identification as a new species was made possible by years of preservation in the Charles Darwin Foundation’s marine collections, underscoring their importance for scientific research.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Anyphaenoides pacifica (Banks, 1902)
Elena Espín
Re-encountering Scalesia retroflexa at El Garrapatero

While kayaking along El Garrapatero Beach, a chance sighting led to the re-encounter of Scalesia retroflexa, one of Galápagos’ rarest plants. What began as a weekend outing became a pivotal moment for conservation. Discover how this unexpected find could reshape the future of an endangered species.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Perigonia lusca (Fabricius, 1777)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Etiella zinckenella (Treitschke, 1832)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Erechthias minuscula (Walsingham, 1897)
Adult flightless cormorant nesting on Isabela Island.
Adopt a Flightless Cormorant
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Eucidaris thouarsii (L. Agassiz & Desor, 1846)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Tripneustes depressus A. Agassiz, 1863