The Atlantic lizard (Gallotia atlantica) is a species of lizards in the family Lacertidae. It is endemic to the eastern Canary Islands Lanzarote and Fuerteventura and the smaller islands surrounding them.
| Atlantic lizard | |
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| Gallotia atlantica atlantica | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Lacertidae |
| Genus: | Gallotia |
| Species: | G. atlantica
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| Binomial name | |
| Gallotia atlantica | |
Its natural habitats are temperate forests, temperate shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, rocky areas, rocky shores, sandy shores, arable land, pastureland, and rural gardens.
References
edit- ^ Jose Antonio Mateo Miras, Valentin Pérez-Mellado, Iñigo Martínez-Solano (2009). "Gallotia atlantica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009: e.T61500A12492064. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009.RLTS.T61500A12492064.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
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