ARKive - La Gomera giant lizard - Gallotia bravoana- species related by location

Species that have a similar geographic range to the La Gomera giant lizard (Gallotia bravoana)

Chub (Squalius cephalus)
Information on the chub is currently being researched and written and will apear here shortly... More 11 Images 0 videos
Spanish toothcarp (Aphanius iberus)
Commonly known in its native Spain as the ‘fartet’, the Spanish toothcarp is a small fish in which the appearance of the male and female is... More 1 Image 0 videos
Whiskered bat (Myotis mystacinus)
The whiskered bat (Myotis mystacinus) is the smallest member of the Myotis genus in Europe. It is very similar in appearance to... More 6 Images 1 Video
Lesser white-toothed shrew (Crocidura suaveolens)
The lesser white-toothed shrew (Crocidura suaveolens) is the smallest of the 'white-toothed shrews'; it lacks the deposition of iron in... More 5 Images 3 Videos
Aurelio’s rock lizard (Iberolacerta aurelioi)
This small lizard, from the harsh, rocky environment of the Pyrenees, has grey-brown skin on its back, generally patterned with rows of dark... More 8 Images 0 videos
Thornback skate (Raja clavata)
The thornback skate (Raja clavata) is probably one of the commonest skates encountered by divers, being among the most abundant rajids... More 15 Images 3 Videos
Edible sea urchin (Echinus esculentus)
The edible or common sea urchin (Echinus esculentus) has a large, rounded 'shell', which is actually an external skeleton, correctly called... More 22 Images 2 Videos
Sombre goldenring (Cordulegaster bidentata)
The sombre goldenring (Cordulegaster bidentata) is a large dragonfly that belongs to a group named for the yellow rings on their otherwise... More 10 Images 0 videos
Sierra Nevada blue (Polyommatus golgus)
Information on the Sierra Nevada blue is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Chalcides (Chalcides simonyi)
Endemic to the Canary Islands, Chalcides simonyi is a rare species of skink threatened by global climate change. It is a member of the genus... More 4 Images 0 videos
Hylis (Hylis simonae)
Information on Hylis simonae is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Red fox (Vulpes vulpes)
The size of a small dog, the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is the largest member of the genus Vulpes and is well-known for its large bushy... More 71 Images 7 Videos
Spring ringlet (Erebia epistygne)
The spring ringlet (Erebia epistygne) is a European butterfly with predominantly brown wings, marked towards the edges with paler bands and... More 13 Images 0 videos
Nase (Pseudochondrostoma willkommii)
Information on Pseudochondrostoma willkommii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Moon trefoil (Medicago citrina)
ARKive is supporting the IUCN Species Survival Commission's Top 50 Plants Campaign. The aim of this campaign is to help save plant species... More 2 Images 0 videos
European free-tailed bat (Tadarida teniotis)
One of the largest bats in Europe, the European free-tailed bat has large, forward-pointing ears that curl in at the edges and a long... More 5 Images 0 videos
American mink (Mustela vison)
The introduced American mink (Mustela vison) has a slender body, short legs and a tail that is about a third of the body length. The... More 7 Images 15 Videos
Mole (Talpa europaea)
The European mole (Talpa europaea) has an elongated, cylindrical body, covered in black, velvety fur. Although the eyes are complete, they... More 29 Images 7 Videos
Stoat (Mustela erminea)
Stoats (Mustela erminea) are elusive predators, with long, slender bodies and short legs. The pelage is reddish to ginger in colour... More 11 Images 12 Videos
Ibiza wall lizard (Podarcis pityusensis)
A ground-dwelling species, the Ibiza wall lizard (Podarcis pityusensis) is endemic to the Balearic Islands of the coast of Spain. Belonging... More 6 Images 0 videos
Shining macromia dragonfly (Macromia splendens)
This emblematic species is the only European representative of the Macromia dragonflies, a genus that is widespread and abundant throughout... More 7 Images 0 videos
Gran Canaria giant lizard (Gallotia stehlini)
As its name suggests, the Gran Canaria giant lizard (Gallotia stehlini) is a large species of lizard endemic to the Canary Island of Gran... More 3 Images 0 videos
Bank vole (Clethrionomys glareolus)
The bank vole (Clethrionomys glareolus) has a small, stocky body and a blunt, rounded muzzle. The upperparts may be yellowish, reddish or... More 15 Images 4 Videos
Pygmy shrew (Sorex minutus)
As both the common and scientific names suggest (minutus means small), the pygmy shrew (Sorex minutus) is tiny, in fact it is the smallest... More 4 Images 0 videos
European eel (Anguilla anguilla)
The European eel (Anguilla anguilla) has a very unusual and fascinating life cycle. Adults have long, narrow bodies, with a continuous... More 27 Images 4 Videos
Bedriaga's skink (Chalcides bedriagai)
Information on the Bedriaga's skink (Chalcides bedriagai) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
La Palma giant lizard (Gallotia auaritae)
The La Palma giant lizard (Gallotia auaritae) belongs to the genus Gallotia, a distinctive group of lizards which occurs only on the Canary... More 1 Image 0 videos
Small-leaved holly (Ilex canariensis)
The small-leaved holly (Ilex canariensis) is a small tree endemic to the Macaronesian islands in the North Atlantic. The bark is greyish... More 4 Images 0 videos
Minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus)
The minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus) is a small, lively freshwater fish, with a greenish-brown back, which features darker spots that form an... More 19 Images 5 Videos
Serotine bat (Eptesicus serotinus)
One of the largest bats in Britain, the serotine bat (Eptesicus serotinus) has long fur, the back is smoky-brown in colour, while the belly... More 3 Images 1 Video

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