Carlos VermeerschJan 16, 20186 min readBiologyExtinct giant lizards of the Canary Islands: 𝘎𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘩 & 𝘎. 𝘢𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘦Scientific name: Gallotia goliath & G. auaritae Family: Lacertidae Snouth-to-vent length: 40-50 cm Total length: 120-150 cm Distribution:...
Carlos VermeerschJan 14, 20182 min readBiologyWestern Canaries LizardThe genus Gallotia is entirely endemic to the Canary Islands and it includes the Western Canaries lizard (Gallotia galloti). It is...
Carlos VermeerschJan 5, 20182 min readBiologyEl Hierro giant lizardThe genus Gallotia, endemic to the Canary Islands, contains one of the largest lacertids of the world. It appeared shortly after the...