Spain is home to a rich diversity of reptile and amphibian species, with over 70 species of reptiles and 30 species of amphibians recorded. Some of the most iconic reptiles found in Spain include the Iberian viper, the ocellated lizard, and the Hermann’s tortoise. Spain is also home to a number of endemic species, such as the Montseny brook newt and the Spanish painted frog. The country’s varied landscapes, which range from mountains and forests to wetlands and coastal areas, provide habitats for a wide range of reptile and amphibian species. However, many of these species are threatened due to habitat loss and climate change. Overall, Spain’s reptile and amphibian diversity is a reflection of the country’s rich natural heritage and highlights the importance of conservation efforts to protect these species.
Non-venomous English: Southern smooth snake. Scientific: Coronella girondica (Daudin 1803). Castilian: Culebra Lisa Meridional. Catalan: Serp llisa meridional. Portuguese: Cobra bordalesa. Family: Colubridae. Distribution: Iberia and much of Mediterranean basin area. The Southern Smooth Snake is a slim, elegant snake with a rounded body and an average length of around 60cm, some reaching just under … Read more
Non-Venomous Scientific: Zamenis scalaris (Elaphe [Rhinechis] scalaris) English: Ladder Snake Spanish: Culebra de escalera Basque: Escailera-suge Catalan: Serp blanca Portuguese: Cobra-de-escada Family: Colubridae Distribution: The geographic range of the ladder snake includes Portugal, Spain, southern France and a small area of Italy. They have also been identified in Menorca and the Iles d’Hyères off Provence. … Read more
English: Iberian Parsley Frog Scientific: Pelodytes ibericus (Previously Pelodytes punctatus) Spanishr: Sapillo moteado ibérico French: Pélodyte ibérique German: Iberische Schlammtaucher Italian: Pelodite iberico Portuguese: Sapinho-de-verrugas-verdes-ibérico Description The Iberian Parsley Frog – Pelodytes ibericus -Sapillo moteado iberico is a small, slender frog, ranging between 32-36 mm in length (1¼ – 1½ inches). The head is flat … Read more
Spanish: Salamanquesa Rosada Scientific: Hemidactylus turcicus English: Turkish Gecko French: Gecko nocturne German: Europäische Halbfinger Italian: Geco verrucoso Portugese: Osga-turca Description A delicate-looking gecko which normally measures about 8-9.5 cm (3 -3¾ inches) including an intact tail, which is half the overall length. They are mainly pink in colour with black spots and paler areas, … Read more