Leonese rock lizard

The Leonese rock lizard ("Iberolacerta galani") is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae.
Geographic range.
"I. galani" is an endemic species from the Montes de León in northwestern Spain.
Etymology.
Its specific name, "galani", honors the Corunnan herpetologist Dr. Pedro Galán Regalado for his lifelong dedication to the study of the Iberian herpetofauna and natural history in general.
Description.
This species, "I. galani", is characterized by its relatively large size. It is the biggest species of "Iberolacerta" with females reaching snout-to-vent length (SVL). It is also characterized by a high number of blue ocelli on the shoulders, and the relatively frequent contact or near-contact between the supranasal and the first loreal scale.
Habitat.
The Leonese rock lizard inhabits supraforestal habitats with a high-mountain climate.