Phoenicolacerta troodica
Phoenicolacerta troodica | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Lacertidae |
Genus: | Phoenicolacerta |
Species: | P. troodica
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Binomial name | |
Phoenicolacerta troodica (Werner, 1936)
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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[]
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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)
Categories:
- IUCN Red List least concern species
- Phoenicolacerta
- Reptiles described in 1936
- Taxa named by Franz Werner
- Lacertidae stubs