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.