It is endemic to the Galapagos and lives on several islands. Males are 2-3 times larger than females and have distinct markings. Females are largely unmarked or have light speckles, Prior to mating, males seize the skin of the necks or backs of females in their jaws, and sometimes carry them short distances before mating.Galápagos lava lizards feed on insects, spiders, and other arthropods, with maggots (fly larvae), ants, and beetles being most common prey items