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Land
Explore our efforts to safeguard and restore the Galapagos Islands' iconic land-based fauna and flora.
View our Land Programs Conservation of threatened plant species Control of the avian vampire fly Floreana Ecological Restoration Project Giant tortoise conservation Landbird conservation Restoration of Arid Zones Scalesia forest restoration
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Carlos Espinosa/CDF

Species Database Calosoma galapageium Hope, 1838

Carlos Espinosa/CDF

Species Database Bembidion equatoriale Van Dyke, 1953

Carlos Espinosa/CDF

Species Database Platynus darwini (Van Dyke, 1953)

Pterostichus calathoides (G.R. Waterhouse, 1845)

Species Database Pterostichus calathoides (G.R. Waterhouse, 1845)

Pterostichus williamsi (Van Dyke, 1953)

Species Database Pterostichus williamsi (Van Dyke, 1953)

INPUTS FOR TOURISM MANAGEMENT IN GALÁPAGOS 2025

Galápagos faces increasing tourism pressures that threaten its unique ecosystems. This report reviews seven international case studies to identify effective visitor-management tools—such as quotas, zoning, monitoring, and community engagement—and evaluates their relevance for Galápagos.

Date:: 2025

Language:: English

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Carlos Espinosa/CDF

Species Database Halichoeres malpelo Allen & Robertson, 1992

Carlos Espinosa/CDF

Species Database Kyphosus sectatrix (Linnaeus, 1758)

Scolopendra galapagoensis Bollman, 1889

Species Database Scolopendra galapagoensis Bollman, 1889

Cyathea weatherbyana (C.V. Morton) C.V. Morton

Species Database Cyathea weatherbyana (C.V. Morton) C.V. Morton

Carlos Espinosa/CDF

Species Database Neoterebra guayaquilensis (E. A. Smith, 1880)

Selenophorus obscuricornis (G.R. Waterhouse, 1845)

Species Database Selenophorus obscuricornis (G.R. Waterhouse, 1845)

Carlos Espinosa/CDF

Species Database Anchonus galapagoensis G.R. Waterhouse, 1845

Ormiscus variegatus G.R. Waterhouse, 1845

Species Database Ormiscus variegatus G.R. Waterhouse, 1845

CDF

Control of the avian vampire fly

In a race against time, our scientists are working hard to find ways to control the avian vampire fly (Philornis downsi), an invasive parasitic fly that is affecting the survival of the unique small landbirds of the Galapagos Islands, including the iconic Darwin’s finches.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF

Species Database Copelatus galapagoensis G.R. Waterhouse, 1845

Carlos Espinosa/CDF

Species Database Scymnobius galapagoensis (G.R. Waterhouse, 1845)

Carlos Espinosa/CDF

Species Database Tropisternus lateralis (Fabricius, 1775)

Carlos Espinosa/CDF

Species Database Subcancilla edithrexae Sphon, 1976

Amaranthus squamulatus (Andersson) B.L. Rob.

Species Database Amaranthus squamulatus (Andersson) B.L. Rob.

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