Subphylum Vertebrata | Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Suborder Sauria Rank Species | |
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Similar East Canary gecko, West Canary skink, Gran Canaria skink, Atlantic lizard, Boettger's wall gecko | ||
Etymology
The specific name, simonyi, is in honor of Viennese naturalist Oskar Simonyi (1852–1915).
Geographic range
C. simonyi is found only on the islands of Fuerteventura and Lanzarote in the Canary Islands.
Habitat
The natural habitats of C. simonyi are temperate shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, temperate grassland, rocky areas, pastureland, and urban areas.
References
Chalcides simonyi Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA