The La Gomera giant lizard (Gallotia bravoana; Spanish: Lagarto Gigante de la Gomera) is a lacertid (wall lizard) species that can be found on the island of La Gomera, one of the Canary Islands.
It is easily distinguishable from any other member of Gallotia by the intense white colour that covers its neck, chest and area around the mouth, in spectacular contrast to its dark brown back. This lizard is generally diurnal and mostly herbivorous, and grows up to half a metre long. The females lay a single clutch annually of three to seven eggs on average.
Read more about La Gomera Giant Lizard: Status and Conservation, Taxonomy and Systematics
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