ARKive - La Palma giant lizard - Gallotia auaritae- species related by group

Species that have a similar taxonomy to the La Palma giant lizard (Gallotia auaritae)

Hierro giant lizard (Gallotia simonyi)
The Hierro giant lizard is a stocky reptile with a broad head and pronounced jowls (flesh under the lower jaw). It is dark grey to brown in... More 2 Images 0 videos
La Gomera giant lizard (Gallotia bravoana)
Historically known only from partially fossilised bones, the fascinating La Gomera giant lizard (Gallotia bravoana) was thought to be... More 3 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
Tenerife speckled lizard (Gallotia intermedia)
An extremely rare species, the Tenerife speckled lizard (Gallotia intermedia) was only discovered in 1996. It belongs to the genus Gallotia... More 4 Images 0 videos
Small-fingered psammodromus (Psammodromus microdactylus)
Of the four recognised species within the Psammodromus genus, the small-fingered psammodromus (Psammodromus microdactylus) is the least well... More 5 Images 0 videos
White-bellied lizard (Darevskia unisexualis)
Information on the white-bellied lizard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Soutpansberg rock lizard (Australolacerta rupicola)
Information on the Soutpansberg rock lizard (Australolacerta rupicola) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 15 Images 0 videos
Philochortus (Philochortus zolii)
Information on Philochortus zolii is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Western green lizard (Lacerta bilineata)
Information on the wstern green lizard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 0 videos
Rostombekov's lizard (Darevskia rostombekovi)
Information on Rostombekov's lizard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Carbonell's wall lizard (Podarcis carbonelli)
Described as recently as 2002, Carbonell’s wall lizard (Podarcis carbonelli) is a relatively small, compact lizard that is endemic to the... More 4 Images 0 videos
Spanish algyroides (Algyroides marchi)
Only discovered in 1958, the Spanish algyroides (Algyroides marchi) is a small, flattened lizard. The scales are relatively flat, giving it... More 8 Images 0 videos
Lilford's wall lizard (Podarcis lilfordi)
A small and endangered reptile of the Mediterranean, Lilford's wall lizard (Podarcis lilfordi) is endemic to the Balearic Islands, where it... More 16 Images 0 videos
Atlas dwarf lizard (Atlantolacerta andreanskyi)
The Atlas dwarf lizard (Atlantolacerta andreanskyi) is a small, mountain-dwelling lizard which takes its name from the Atlas Mountains in... More 4 Images 0 videos
Horvath's rock lizard (Iberolacerta horvathi)
Horvath’s rock lizard (Iberolacerta horvathi) belongs to the genus Iberolacerta, a group of small, rock-dwelling lizards. Lizards within... More 2 Images 0 videos
Podarcis (Podarcis cretensis)
Information on Podarcis cretensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Iberolacerta (Iberolacerta galani)
Information on Iberolacerta galani is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Nidua fringed toed lizard (Acanthodactylus scutellatus)
Information on the Nidua fringed toed lizard (Acanthodactylus scutellatus) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Dahl's lizard (Darevskia dahli)
Information on Dahl's lizard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Snake-eyed lizard (Ophisops elegans)
The snake-eyed lizard (Ophisops elegans) is a small, slender lizard with a slightly flattened head and a narrow, pointed snout. Its tail is... More 5 Images 0 videos
Transcaucasian racerunner (Eremias pleskei)
Information on the Transcaucasian racerunner is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Ocellated lizard (Timon lepidus)
Europe’s largest lizard, the ocellated lizard (Timon lepidus) gains its common name from the bright blue, eye-like ocelli on the sides of... More 11 Images 0 videos
Jayakar’s Oman lizard (Omanosaura jayakari)
One of only two Omanosaura species, Jayakar’s Oman lizard (Omanosaura jayakari) is a large, slender lizard which is endemic to the Hajar... More 7 Images 0 videos
Iberian rock lizard (Iberolacerta monticola)
Belonging to the Lacertidae family, sometimes called the true lizards, the Iberian rock lizard has a robust, flattened body with long limbs... More 11 Images 0 videos
Bosk’s fringe-toed lizard (Acanthodactylus boskianus)
In common with other lacertids, Bosk’s fringe-toed lizard has a long, cylindrical body and well developed legs. It is one of the largest... More 6 Images 0 videos
Schmidt’s fringe-toed lizard (Acanthodactylus schmidti)
Named after Karl Patterson Schmidt (an American herpetologist), Schmidt’s fringe-toed lizard (Acanthodactylus schmidti) is one of the more... More 10 Images 0 videos
Pena de Francia rock lizard (Iberolacerta martinezricai)
Found in only one tiny area in Spain, the Peña de Francia rock lizard is probably one of the most threatened vertebrates in Europe... More 5 Images 0 videos
Aran rock lizard (Iberolacerta aranica)
Described to science as recently as 1993, the Aran rock lizard (Iberolacerta aranica) is known only from a tiny area on the border of France... More 8 Images 0 videos
Schreiber’s green lizard (Lacerta schreiberi)
A striking reptile, the male Schreiber’s green lizard (Lacerta schreiberi) is known for its vivid colouration. The back is... More 15 Images 0 videos
Bedriaga’s rock lizard (Archaeolacerta bedriagae)
Bedriaga’s rock lizard is a member of the Lacertidae family, a diverse group of reptiles that are sometimes called the ‘true lizards’. With... More 11 Images 0 videos

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