| Phoenicolacerta troodica | |
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Scientific 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 | |
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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 2–2.3 times body length.[3]
References
- 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.
- ↑ Phoenicolacerta troodica at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 31 January 2022.
- ↑ 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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