It has no permanent population, an area of 18 square kilometers (6.9 sq mi), and a maximum elevation of 458 meters (1,503 ft).

[1] It has an area of 18 square kilometers (6.9 sq mi), and a maximum elevation of 458 meters (1,503 ft).

[2] An infestation of non-native rats began in the mid 18th century with the arrival of European sailors.

The rats devastated the tortoise population by eating their eggs and young hatchlings that were too small to defend themselves.

In December 2014, after 100 years the first new generation of tortoise hatchlings were spotted on Pinzón.