While there are many endangered animals, there are also endangered reptiles. One of the endangered reptiles is the Roque Chico de Salmor Giant Lizard. The Roque Chico de Salmor Giant Lizard has been endangered since February 29, 1984. They are listed as endangered in the country of Spain.

The Roque Chico de Salmor Giant Lizard is on the endangered species list. However, they are quite honestly believed to be extinct at this point. They used to be found throughout the El Hierro Island, which is located in the Canary Islands of Spain as well as on the small offshore Roque Chico de Salmor.

These lizards are very thick and can grow to be about 2 feet long. Their coloring of the Roque Chico de Salmor Giant Lizards can be gray or brown with light orange patches on their sides. Their undersides are usually brown, but have orange or red in the center. However, as they age they turn black with shades of gray. As with most species, the males generally grow to be larger than the females.

The Roque Chico de Salmor Giant Lizards are terrestrial. They are usually found rocky habitats. They actually seem to prefer small, volcanic areas. As far as their eating habits are concerned, they are omnivorous. They generally feed on two plant species. These plants are the Kleinia Neriifolia and the Lavendula Abrotanoides. However, they also eat insects.

Mating for the Roque Chico de Salmor Giant Lizards occurs in the month of May. The female is pregnant for anywhere from 1 to 3 months and gives birth to any number between 5 and 13 eggs. Once the female lays the eggs, they incubate for another 61 days before they hatch.

The Roque Chico de Salmor Giant Lizards are believed to have been wiped out from the Roque Chico de Salmor in the 1930′s because they were over-collected as specimens in a scientific study. These lizards are also said to be quite valuable, which also more than likely aided in their disappearance as well.