Kingdom Animalia Order Squamata Genus Gallotia Higher classification Gallotia | Phylum Chordata Family Lacertidae Scientific name Gallotia stehlini Rank Species | |
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Similar Gallotia, El Hierro giant lizard, La Gomera giant lizard, Reptile, Lacertids | ||
The Gran Canaria giant lizard (Gallotia stehlini) is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae.
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Etymology
The specific name, stehlini, is in honor of Swiss paleontologist Hans Georg Stehlin, who collected the holotype.
Description
Gallotia stehlini grows to a total length (including tail) of up to 80 cm (31 in).
Geographic range
G. stehlini is endemic to Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands of Spain.
Habitat
The natural habitats of G. stehlini are temperate shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, rocky areas, rocky shores, and pastureland.
References
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