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European Wall Lizard

Podarcis muralis

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Field Notes

Description:

A lovely lizard with yellow/green markings sunning itself on a stone wall.

Habitat:

In the medieval city of Pienza

Notes:

Aka Common Wall Lizard

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)

I believe you're correct. They do have quite a variation in coloring and pattern. Thank you lori.tas!
I think it's Podarcis muralis, the common wall lizard. They're very variable.
I found another photo of the lizard in hopes of finding an ID. Unfortunately it's taken from farther back than the others but it's a different angle.
It may be a subspecies of Italian wall lizard. Any thoughts? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_wall_lizard
i think its a flat lizard.. could be the female or male in non-breeding color form..

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