Kicker Rock / Léon Dormido, San Cristobal, Galapagos
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.
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Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
Great Hammerhead Shark
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Total number of species approx.: 25
Eagle Ray
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Total number of species approx.: 7
Sea Lion
Scalloped Hammerhead
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Total number of species approx.: 200
Moray Eel
Hawksbill Turtle
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Total number of species approx.: 27
Barracuda
Oceanic Whitetip Shark
Reef Manta Ray
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Total number of species approx.: 600
Wrasse
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Total number of species approx.: 300
Octopus