More broadly speaking, the Galapagos lava lizard is considered an iguana and classified as a reptile.

The defining, most notable characteristic that contributed to this classification was the discs on the tips of the male reproductive organs.

They are located on both sides of the equator, making the Galapagos lava lizard a bi-hemisphere inhabitant.

Their habitat must have sun shelter and dry leaves as well as rocks, so they can sunbathe and hide (two typical behaviors of the lava lizard).

[6] Natural predators of these lizards include, but are not limited to, snakes, scorpions, themselves (cannibalism), hawks, and herons.

In terms of conservation status, it is clear they are not under immediate threat; however, global warming and human habitat destruction have the chance to change this.

[5] Humans should be mindful of their pets if they live in a habitat that is home to lava lizards and also be wary of human-induced destruction to the earth.

This study intended to aid conservation efforts as there are planned increases in road networks in areas where the lava lizard is most abundant.

This statistic emphasizes the need to reconsider the effects of modernization of nature as it could negatively impact several species.

Galápagos lava lizards feed on insects, spiders, and other arthropods, with maggots (fly larvae), ants, and beetles being most common prey items.

[9] The Galapagos lava lizard is classified as an omnivore; however, they mostly indulge in ants, spiders, moths, flies, and other similar arthropods.

[10] Thus, their presence is helpful in controlling insect populations and they play a vital role in the Galapagos food chain.

While most of these insects are caught from a stationary position, utilizing the sit and wait method, some lizards go digging for subsurface neuropteran and beetle larvae.

The amount of plant items in the stomachs of these lizards strongly correlates to body size and percent herbivory.

The average number of offspring is around 2 as it ranges from 1-4 inches long,[5] making them extremely vulnerable to predators such as birds.

Often times, they exhibit push up actions in public areas to threaten and scare away any intruders.

There is potential for lava lizards to play a role as pollinators across the islands they inhabit, however, this behavior is only observed in 8.4% of the population and further studies must be done.

Conspecific display recognition costs are relaxed in species that have evolved alone in isolation (ex: on an island).

Conspecific display recognition was lost early in evolution, however, for this species due to allopatric speciation.

As pets, they are not in danger as they are fed their typical diet and kept in temperate conditions, which is essential as they are cold blooded organisms.