Gallotia atlantica (Peters & Doria, 1882) is a animal in the Lacertidae family, order null, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Gallotia atlantica (Peters & Doria, 1882)

Gallotia atlantica (Peters & Doria, 1882)

Gallotia atlantica, the Atlantic lizard, is a Lacertidae species endemic to the eastern Canary Islands, with a wide range of natural habitats.

Family
Genus
Gallotia
Order
Class
Squamata

About Gallotia atlantica (Peters & Doria, 1882)

Gallotia atlantica, commonly called the Atlantic lizard, is a species of lizard that belongs to the Lacertidae family. This species is endemic to Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, the two eastern Canary Islands, as well as the smaller islands that surround them. Its natural habitats include temperate forests, temperate shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, rocky areas, rocky shores, sandy shores, arable land, pastureland, and rural gardens.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Squamata Lacertidae Gallotia

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