Italian Wall Lizard is a species of European lizards spread in different countries throughout Europe. 47 subspecies of these reptiles have been recognized.
Kingdom |
Animalia |
Phylum |
Chordata |
Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
Class |
Reptilia |
Order |
Squamata |
Family |
Lacertidae |
Genus |
Podarcis |
Species |
P. sicula |
Scientific Name |
Podarcissicula |
Other Names |
Istanbul lizard, ruin lizard |
Length |
Varies between subspecies |
Coloration |
Varies between subspecies |
Distribution |
Native to Italy, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Switzerland and France (introduced to Spain, Turkey and USA) |
Habitat |
Prefers living in Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, rocky areas and shores, sandy shores, rural gardens, pastures, plantations and even urban areas |
Diet |
Omnivorous; Different kinds of insects and invertebrates, especially caterpillars, grasshoppers, and beetles, while some also consume plant leaves and flower parts |
Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Podarcis Sicula
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Ruin Lizard
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