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Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Carpelimus tripunctulus (Coiffait, 1981)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Lithocharodes elytratus (Coiffait, 1981)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Belonuchus multipunctatus (Coiffait 1981)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Bledius punctatissimus LeConte, 1877
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Pavo muticus Linnaeus, 1766
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Numida meleagris Linnaeus, 1758
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Ophidion galapagensis Lea & Robins, 2024
Ischnoptera santacruzensis Roth, 1992
Species Database Ischnoptera santacruzensis Roth, 1992
2020 Annual Report highlights the support provided during COVID19
Galapagos Verde 2050: Recovering endemic and native flora in rural farms
1965-1970: Days of Discovery
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Leptobyrsa decora Drake, 1922
Nezara viridula (Linnaeus, 1758)
Species Database Nezara viridula (Linnaeus, 1758)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Tribolium castaneum Herbst, 1797
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Geospiza acutirostris Ridgway, 1894
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Ramalina sorediantha Nyl.
Lissachatina fulica (Bowdich, 1822)
Species Database Lissachatina fulica (Bowdich, 1822)
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.

Hope on Plaza Sur

After nearly 70 years, the Opuntia echios cactus is naturally regenerating on Plaza Sur. This milestone marks a triumph for the Galápagos Verde 2050 program’s decade-long restoration efforts. Discover how science, teamwork, and innovation are helping revive a fragile island ecosystem—one cactus at a time. Read the full story.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Eucidaris thouarsii (L. Agassiz & Desor, 1846)