Iberian Rock Lizard
Iberolacerta monticola
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyLacertidae (Wall Lizards)
- GenusIberolacerta
- SpeciesIberolacerta monticola (Iberian Rock Lizard)
About the Iberian Rock Lizard
The Iberian rock lizard (Iberolacerta monticola) is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to Portugal and Spain. Its natural habitats are mountain forests, shrubland, rivers and rocky areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.
The Iberian rock lizard measures about 8 cm (3 in) from snout to vent with a long, slender tail twice as long again. It is somewhat flattened with finely boned, short limbs. The colour varies in different parts of its range. The general colour is a light brown/green color variously patterned with longitudinal bands of colour or longitudinal rows of dots and small patches. Unlike some other wall lizards, the stripe along the spine is less dark than other bands. Most, but not all, individuals have a distinctive green belly and the juveniles may have blue tails. A 2008 field study reported the underparts of Iberian rock lizards turn green with maturity, and the upperparts gradually turn green as the lizard ages further.
The Iberian rock lizard is found in the Cantabrian Mountains and in Galicia in northwest Spain, and also in the Sierra de Gredos in Central Spain and Serra da Estrela in... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Iberian Rock Lizard in Picos de Europa National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Picos de Europa National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Iberian Rock Lizard in Picos de Europa National Park?
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Iberian Rock Lizard sighting in Picos de Europa National Park, based on 64 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Iberian Rock Lizard in Picos de Europa National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Iberian Rock Lizard in Picos de Europa National Park in our monthly data.