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]
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Scientific classification 
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| 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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Lacerta laevis troodica Werner 1936 | |
Habitat and conservation
editIts natural habitats are Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, rocky areas, rural areas and possibly more urban ones. Its population is stable.[1]
Description
editIts length is up to 22 cm, with males slightly larger than females. Tail length is between 2–2.3 times body length.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e 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.
- ^ a b Phoenicolacerta troodica at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 31 January 2022.
- ^ 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).
- ^ 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.
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