Tarentola delalandii (Duméril & Bibron, 1836)

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

Tarentola delalandii, first described by Duméril and Bibron in 1836, is commonly known by three common names: the Tenerife gecko, Delalande's gecko, and the Tenerife wall gecko. It is a species of lizard that belongs to the family Phyllodactylidae.

Geographic Distribution

This species is endemic to Tenerife and La Palma, which are part of the Canary Islands, Spain.

Habitat Types

Its natural habitats include temperate forests, temperate shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, rocky areas, rocky shores, pastureland, rural gardens, and urban areas.

Altitudinal Range

It can be found at altitudes ranging from sea level up to 2,300 meters, which equals 7,500 feet.

Reproduction

Tarentola delalandii is oviparous, and it lays its eggs under rocks.