lizard

Concise Bible Dictionary:

This occurs only in Leviticus 11:3030And the ferret, and the chameleon, and the lizard, and the snail, and the mole. (Leviticus 11:30) among the creatures not to be eaten. Lizards of different species abound in Palestine. They feed upon insects and small reptiles.

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Transliteration:
lta’ah
Phonic:
let-aw-aw’
Meaning:
from an unused root meaning to hide; a kind of lizard (from its covert habits)
KJV Usage:
lizard