Gran canaria giant lizard
A species of Gallot's lizards Scientific name : Gallotia stehlini Genus : Gallot's lizards
Gran canaria giant lizard, A species of Gallot's lizards
Scientific name: Gallotia stehlini
Genus: Gallot's lizards
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Description
The Gran Canaria giant lizard (Gallotia stehlini) is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae.
General Info
Lifespan
8-20 years
Diet
Primarily herbivorous, gran canaria giant lizard exhibits a preference for plant matter, feasting extensively on leaves and fruits. Occasionally, it supplements its diet with small invertebrates, adding necessary protein.
Appearance
Gran canaria giant lizard is a large lizard that can reach up to 60 cm in length, featuring elongated bodies with robust limbs. Covered in rough, keeled scales, their skin exhibits a dominant brownish color often accompanied by lighter dorsal stripes. This species does not have any horns or wings, and there are no significant differences in appearance due to age or gender.
Behavior
Gran canaria giant lizard displays a unique behavior of burrow-sharing with members of the same sex, demonstrating a notable social dynamic within the species. Primarily diurnal, these reptiles spend their active hours basking, foraging for varied diet including mollusks, insects, and fruits. They demonstrate territoriality with head bobbing and push-up displays, vital for survival in their native, rocky habitats.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Wall lizards Genus
Gallot's lizards Species
Gran canaria giant lizard 
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