Egyptian mongoose – Herpestes ichneumon – Meloncillo

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The Egyptian mongoose - Herpestes ichneumon - Meloncillo is also known as the ichneumon and although it is thought to be introduced to the Iberian Peninsula

English: Egyptian mongoose or Ichneumon Scientific: Herpestes ichneumon Spanish: Meloncillo French: Mangouste ichneumon German: Ichneumon Portugese: Sacarrabos, Saca-rabos, Icnêumone, Rato-de-faraó, Rato-do-egipto, Manguço, Escalavardo The Egyptian mongoose – Herpestes ichneumon – Meloncillo is also known as the ichneumon and although it is thought to be introduced to the Iberian Peninsula its been here long enough, I … Read more

Iberian Parsley Frog – Pelodytes ibericus -Sapillo moteado iberico

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Iberian Parsley Frog - Pelodytes ibericus -Sapillo moteado iberico

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

The Turkish Gecko

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Turkish gecko in Spain

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