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Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Sporochnus bolleanus Montagne
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Ceraeochrysa cincta (Schneider, 1851)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Pentacora sphacelata (Uhler, 1877)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Cryptotermes fatalus (Light, 1935)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Liorhyssus hyalinus Fabricius, 1794
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Heterolepisma insulare (Banks, 1901)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Corythaica cytharina Butler, 1877
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Thyanta setigera Ruckes, 1957
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Jadera silbergliedi Froescher, 1985
Ulva lobata (Kützing) Harvey
Species Database Ulva lobata (Kützing) Harvey
Joshua Vela
Restoration of Arid Zones

In Galapagos, 83% of the landmass falls within the arid zone. Restoring plant communities in this zone is challenging and slow, and natural regeneration in severely degraded areas is very limiting. Our scientists work to restore the arid habitat across various islands in the archipelago, notably Baltra Island, which has undergone significant human alteration, and special use sites such as garbage dumps and quarries on inhabited islands.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Chaetomorpha linum (O.F. Müller) Kützing
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Schistocerca melanocera (Stål, 1860)
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.

Gymnogongrus durvillei (Bory) M.S.Calderon & S.M.Boo
Species Database Gymnogongrus durvillei (Bory) M.S.Calderon & S.M.Boo
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Trichocorixa reticulata Guérin-Méneville, 1857
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Conocephalus sp. nov. 1
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Conocephalus sp. nov. 2
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Nabis consimilis (Reuter, 1912)
Catenella caespitosa (Withering) L.M. Irvine
Species Database Catenella caespitosa (Withering) L.M. Irvine