Pyrenean Rock Lizard
Iberolacerta bonnali
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyLacertidae (Wall Lizards)
- GenusIberolacerta
- SpeciesIberolacerta bonnali (Pyrenean Rock Lizard)
About the Pyrenean Rock Lizard
The Pyrenean rock lizard (Iberolacerta bonnali) is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to the Pyrenees, where it occurs at high altitudes and is only active in summer. The specific name, bonnali, is in honor of the Count of Bonnal who collected amphibians and reptiles while living at Montgaillard, Hautes-Pyrénées.
The Aran rock lizard was initially included here as a subspecies, Iberolacerta bonnali aranica, but is now considered a distinct species, Iberolacerta aranica. The Pyrenean rock lizard grows to a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 6 cm (2.4 in), with a tail about twice SVL. Its dorsal colour is greyish-brown, sometimes finely flecked with dark markings but without significant striping. The flanks are dark, sometimes with slight pale flecking. The underparts are white, greyish or greenish.
The Pyrenean rock lizard is found in France and Spain in the Pyrenees Mountains at altitudes of between 1,700 and 3,000 metres (5,600 and 9,800 ft). Its natural habitats are rocky crags and screes in limestone, slate and schist areas. It is frequently found on rocks close to alpine... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Pyrenean Rock Lizard in Pyrénées 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 | Aigüestortes National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 2 | Pyrénées National Park | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 3 | Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Pyrenean Rock Lizard in Pyrénées National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Pyrenean Rock Lizard sighting in Pyrénées National Park, based on 111 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Pyrenean Rock Lizard in Pyrénées National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Pyrenean Rock Lizard in Pyrénées National Park in our monthly data.