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
Gallotia atlantica atlantica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Lacertidae
Genus: Gallotia
Species:
G. atlantica
Binomial name
Gallotia atlantica
(Peters & Doria, 1882)

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

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  1. ^ Jose Antonio Mateo Miras, Valentin Pérez-Mellado, Iñigo Martínez-Solano (2009). "Gallotia atlantica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009: e.T61500A12492064. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009.RLTS.T61500A12492064.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)