On the island, there exists a large quantity of reptilian species, such as the European leaf-toed gecko (Phyllodactylus europaeus), the smallest of the European geckos.
While present on the neighboring islands of Tino and Tinetto, this species is rare in Liguria.

Bird species found on the island include the kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), red partridge (Alectoris rufa), gulls (Larus argentatus, Larus michahellis), raven (Corvus corax), rock thrushes (Monticola solitarius), and cormorant (Phalacrocorax aristotelis).

Several species of bats are found in caves on Palmaria: the trunnion (Plecotus auritus), greater horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum), and lesser horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros).

Colonies of rabbits and goats on the island are remains of a recent past when the island was more inhabited by humans.

The beetle Parmenas solieri is an endemic species linked to spurge patches found on the island.
On the island, there exists a large quantity of reptilian species, such as the European leaf-toed gecko (Phyllodactylus europaeus), the smallest of the European geckos. While present on the neighboring islands of Tino and Tinetto, this species is rare in Liguria.
Bird species found on the island include the kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), red partridge (Alectoris rufa), gulls (Larus argentatus, Larus michahellis), raven (Corvus corax), rock thrushes (Monticola solitarius), and cormorant (Phalacrocorax aristotelis).
Several species of bats are found in caves on Palmaria: the trunnion (Plecotus auritus), greater horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum), and lesser horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros). 
Colonies of rabbits and goats on the island are remains of a recent past when the island was more inhabited by humans.
The beetle Parmenas solieri is an endemic species linked to spurge patches found on the island.
Palmaria (island)