Phoenicolacerta troodica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
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

Phoenicolacerta troodica is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. It is endemic to Cyprus,[1][2] where it is common and widespread.[1]

Habitat and conservation

Its natural habitats are Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, rocky areas, rural areas and possibly more urban ones. Its population is stable.[1]

Description

Its length is up to 22cm, with males slightly larger than females. Tail length is between 2โ€“2.3 times body length.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 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. โ†‘ Phoenicolacerta troodica at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 31 January 2022.
  3. โ†‘ Sparrow, David J; Baier, Felix (2016). Sparrow, David J.; John, Eddie (eds.). An Introduction to the Wildlife of Cyprus. Terra Cypria. ISBN 978-9963-601-45-5.


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