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Galottia stehlinii (Lacerta stehlinii) On Gran Canaria the large lizard Galottia stehlinii is quite common, but it is so shy that you hardly ever see it within photographing distance. When I came around a corner, I suddenly saw this adult Galottia Stehlinii in front of me at a wallfoot. I only was able to take one picture, then he was gone. Gallotia stehlini,Geotagged,Gran Canaria giant lizard,Spain,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Galottia stehlinii (Lacerta stehlinii)

On Gran Canaria the large lizard Galottia stehlinii is quite common, but it is so shy that you hardly ever see it within photographing distance. When I came around a corner, I suddenly saw this adult Galottia Stehlinii in front of me at a wallfoot. I only was able to take one picture, then he was gone.

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    Christine Young
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    Nice spotting! Posted one year ago

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The Gran Canaria giant lizard

The Gran Canaria giant lizard is a species of lizard in the Lacertidae family that grows to lengths up to 80 cm. It is endemic to Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands of Spain. Its natural habitats are temperate shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, rocky areas, rocky shores, and pastureland.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Wim Thissen
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By Wim Thissen

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Uploaded Feb 25, 2024. Captured Feb 18, 2024 14:03 in Ctra. del Centro, 2A, 35015 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain.
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  • DSC-HX80
  • f/6.3
  • 1/250s
  • ISO100
  • 111.75mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.