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The Iberian rock lizard (Iberolacerta monticola) is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to Portugal and Spain. Its natural habitats are mountain forests, shrubland, rivers and rocky areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Iberian Rock Lizard being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Darevskia chlorogaster
- Iberolacerta cyreni
- Darevskia rudis
- Darevskia alpina
- Darevskia brauneri
- Podarcis muralis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Lacertidae
- Genus
- Iberolacerta
- Species
- Iberolacerta monticola
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