Galápagos - Vegetation Zones

The Galápagos have a number of distinction vegetation zones which correspond primarily to elevation. Included in these are the Coastal Zone, Arid Zone, Transition Zone, Scalesia Zone, Brown Zone, Miconia Zone, and the Pampa Zone.

The Coastal Zone supports species at the low land or sea level which have a strong tolerance for salt. Plant life here includes mangroves, vines, grasses and shrubs.

The Arid Zone is a semi-desert area with deciduous trees and shrubs, as well as a variety of lichens.

The transition zone contains attributes of both the lower arid zone and higher Scalesia zone but still maintains distinct species. This area is more dense with deciduous trees.

Dominated by evergreen Scalesia