Kicker Rock / Léon Dormido, San Cristobal, Galapagos
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León Dormido, a gigantic rock formation rising out of the ocean, is a “sleeping lion.” The remains of a lava cone split in two, it is also known as “Kicker Rock.” Located off the coast of the island of San Cristóbal.
Much marine wildlife does the same, and this is one of the most common places to see Galapagos sharks, as well as turtles, rays, and sea lions.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Green Turtle
530
Total Sightings
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M
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J
A
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O
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#2
Great Hammerhead Shark
457
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#3
Eagle Ray
400
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#4
Sea Lion
376
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#5
Blacktip Reef Shark
324
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#6
Scalloped Hammerhead
254
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#7
Whitetip Reef Shark
194
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#8
Parrotfish
158
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#9
Stingrays
152
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#10
Moray Eel
147
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
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