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
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Binomial name | |
Phoenicolacerta troodica (
Werner, 1936)
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Synonyms | |
Lacerta laevis troodica Werner 1936 |
Phoenicolacerta troodica, commonly known as the Troodos wall lizard, Troodos rock lizard, Troodos lizard, or Cyprus lizard, [1] [2] [3] is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. It is endemic to Cyprus, [1] [2] where it is common and widespread. [1]
Its natural habitats are Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, rocky areas, rural areas and possibly more urban ones. Its population is stable. [1]
Its length is up to 22 cm, with males slightly larger than females. Tail length is between 2–2.3 times body length. [4]