Gallotia stehlini
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Gallotia stehlini faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its limited range in the Canary Islands. Introduced predators, particularly cats and rats, pose significant predation pressure on eggs, juveniles, and adults. Competition with invasive species for food resources and nesting sites further compounds population decline pressures.
Habitat
This endemic Canary Islands lizard inhabits rocky coastal areas, stone walls, and dry scrubland environments with sparse vegetation. It shows preference for areas with abundant rock crevices and loose stone structures that provide shelter and basking sites.
