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Biodiversity of the reptile genera of
Gran Canaria[Spain]
excl. introduced, extinct, unconfirmed, and unnamed species
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Gran Canaria
Lizards (Sauria)
Family Lacertidae
(Typical Lizards)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Gran Canaria
Gallotia (Canarian Lizards) 1 1 100.0 % 25.0 %
Family Phyllodactylidae
(Leaf-toed Geckos)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Gran Canaria
Tarentola (Wall Geckos) 1 0 0.0 % 25.0 %
Family Scincidae
(Skinks)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Gran Canaria
Chalcides (Cylindrical Skinks) 1 1 100.0 % 25.0 %
Turtles (Testudines)
Family Cheloniidae
(Hard-shelled Sea Turtles)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Gran Canaria
Caretta (Loggerhead Sea Turtle) 1 0 0.0 % 25.0 %