Canary Islands lizard (Gallotia galloti)

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The Canary Islands lizard (Gallotia galloti) is a medium-sized, diurnal lacertid lizard endemic to Tenerife and nearby islands, known for its variable coloration and adaptability to diverse volcanic habitats.

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Canary Islands lizard (Gallotia galloti) canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf lacertid
reptile
species of lizard
squamate
vertebrate
activityPattern diurnal
adaptation adapted to volcanic substrates
tolerant of disturbed habitats
behavior heliothermic basking
territorial
belongsToFaunaOf Atlantic Ocean islands
Spain
bodyLength up to about 15 cm snout–vent length
class Reptilia
coloration highly variable
commonName Canary Islands lizard
Western Canaries lizard
describedBy Boulenger
diet herbivorous
insectivorous
omnivorous
endemicTo La Palma
Tenerife
family Lacertidae
feedsOn fruits
insects
plant material
spiders
femaleColoration more cryptic
foundOn Anaga massif
linked to: Anaga

Teno massif
genus Gallotia
habitat agricultural land
coastal scrub
pine forest edges
volcanic rocky slopes
IUCNStatus Least Concern
kingdom Animalia
laysEggsIn soil
maleColoration more vivid
maleLargerThanFemale true
nativeTo Canary Islands
Macaronesia
order Squamata
phylum Chordata
reproduction oviparous
sexualDimorphism present
tailLength longer than body
taxonRank species
threats habitat modification
predation by introduced mammals
yearDescribed 1912

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Teide National Park fauna Canary Islands lizard (Gallotia galloti)