Gallotia stehlini

The Gran Canaria giant lizard (Gallotia stehlini) is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The specific name, stehlini, is in honor of Swiss paleontologist Hans Georg Stehlin, who collected the holotype. Gallotia stehlini grows to a total length (including tail) of up to 80 cm (31 in). They are among one of the largest reptiles within the family lacertidae. The species comes in a variation of grays, browns and reddish hues. Unlike their female counterparts, males exhibit sizable jowls, robust heads and overall greater body mass. Gallotia stehlini is a true omnivore. The young often consuming various invertebrates, vegetation and soft fruits. As they mature, their diet largely consists of plant matter. G. stehlini is endemic to Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands of Spain but it has been introduced to Fuerteventura. The natural habitats of G. stehlini are temperate shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, rocky areas, rocky shores, and pastureland.