Phoenicolacerta troodica explained

Phoenicolacerta troodica, commonly known as the Troodos wall lizard, Troodos rock lizard, Troodos lizard, or Cyprus lizard,[1] is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. It is endemic to Cyprus, where it is common and widespread.

Habitat and conservation

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 to 22 cm, with males slightly larger than females. Tail length is between 2–2.3 times body length.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Göçmen . Bayram . Kaşot . Nazım . Akbora . Hasan . 2007 . Project Report of "Biodiversity of the buffer zone in Cyprus" (UNDP 47401-07-005) Results of the Herpetological Trips to the Buffer Zone of Cyprus .
  2. Book: Sparrow . David J . Baier, Felix . Sparrow, David J. . John, Eddie . An Introduction to the Wildlife of Cyprus . Terra Cypria . 2016 . 978-9963-601-45-5 .