Phoenicolacerta troodica

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Phoenicolacerta troodica
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Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Lacertidae
Genus: Phoenicolacerta
Species:
P. troodica
Binomial name
Phoenicolacerta troodica
(Werner, 1936)
Synonyms

Lacerta laevis troodica Werner 1936, Lacerta troodica Werner 1936

Phoenicolacerta troodica is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. It is endemic to Cyprus, where it is common and widespread. Its natural habitats are Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, rocky areas, rural areas and possibly more urban ones. Its population is stable.

Description[]

Its length is up yo 22cm, with males slightly larger than females. Tail length is between 2-2.3 times body length.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Petros Lymberakis (2009). "Phoenicolacerta troodica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009: e.T157276A5067952. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009.RLTS.T157276A5067952.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ Sparrow, David J and Baier, Felix, in: Sparrow, David J. and John, Eddie (Eds.) (2016). An Introduction to the Wildlife of Cyprus. Terra Cypria. ISBN 978-9963-601-45-5.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)


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