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Common Wall Lizard

Podarcis muralis

Photo by rydenc17
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Field Notes

Description:

Very small lizard, quick movements

Habitat:

Suburban yard

Notes:

Found while mowing the grass. The lizard was moved to a safe location.

Species ID Suggestions

Common Wall Lizard

Podarcis muralis

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AshleyT
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Comments (2)
AshleyT
An introduced an invasive species, it is now quite common in the Cincinnati area. Here is an article about how they got released into the city in the first place http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/science/2008/08/12/sci_lizards.ART_ART_08-12-08_B4_HTAV3JF.html

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PublishedAugust 15, 2014

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