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Wall Lizard

Podarcis sp.

Photo by Gaia80
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Field Notes

Description:

Grey, dark grey and white lizard, about 20 cm length. Sunbathing on a plant pot.

Habitat:

Urban habitat, close to mixed forest.

Notes:

Can't seem to pinpoint the right species on this one, might go back one day and try again.

Reference Links:

Podarcis - Wikipedia, Herpetofauna of Europe : amphibians and reptiles of europe - photographic overv…

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Gaia80
I come to the conclusion that this might be the Erhard's wall lizard (Podarcis erhardii), it's correct in terms of localization and the color and pattern and size in general fits the description. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erhard%27s_wall_lizard

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