Atlantic lizard
The Atlantic lizard (Gallotia atlantica) is a species of lizards in the family Lacertidae. It is endemic to the eastern Canary Islands Lanzarote and Fuerteventura and the smaller islands surrounding them.
| Atlantic lizard | |
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| Gallotia atlantica atlantica | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Lacertidae |
| Genus: | Gallotia |
| Species: | G. atlantica |
| Binomial name | |
| Gallotia atlantica | |
Its natural habitats are temperate forests, temperate shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, rocky areas, rocky shores, sandy shores, arable land, pastureland, and rural gardens.
References
- Miras, J.A.M. & Pérez-Mellado, V. 2005. Gallotia atlantica. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 28 July 2007.
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