Phoenicolacerta troodica

Phoenicolacerta troodica
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
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
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]

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 22 cm, with males slightly larger than females. Tail length is between 2–2.3 times body length.^[4]

References

1. 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. Phoenicolacerta troodica at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 31 January 2022.
3. 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 (Report).
4. 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.