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Copyright: Ilias Strachinis (strahos) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 130 W: 19 N: 91] (734)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-30
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Sony DSC-P200
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Herpetofauna of Greece [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-08-31 2:46
Viewed: 860
Points: 10
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Erhard's wall lizard


Erhard's Wall Lizard,
Conservation status: Least Concern
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Sauria
Family: Lacertidae
Genus: Podarcis
Species: P. erhardii

Binomial name
Podarcis erhardii
Bedriaga, 1886


The Erhard's wall lizard (Podarcis erhardii) lives in the Balkan peninsula and the Aegean islands.

The length of the lizard's body is about 7 cm; the tail is twice as long. The head is rather wide, and the skin is smooth. The colour and patterning of this species vary a lot. The main colour is typically grey or brown, sometimes green. Females particularly are often striped. On the edges of the back two white stripes border two dark stripes or spotty lines. In the middle of the back may be a dark line. Some males have net-like patterning, where longitudinal and transverse lines and spots mix. The belly and often throat are white, yellow, orange or red, and in the Aegean islands also green, blue or grey. The belly is never spotty, but sometimes there are blue spots in the hind legs.

Erhard's wall lizard lives in dry or rocky places with dense, low bushes. It climbs very well. The lizard populations in the Aegean archipelago inhabit open places, like plant-covered dunes, as well.

Erhard's wall lizard eats arthropods, especially insects. It mates in spring, and lays eggs at the beginning of the summer. The young lizards hatch in September, then measuring 3 cm.


From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Erhard's Wall Lizard
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To boreocypriensis: Thanks!strahos 1 08-31 12:52
To bahadir: thanks!strahos 1 08-31 12:47
To zulfu: thanks!strahos 1 08-31 12:46
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Hi Ilias,very very perfect close up of this lizard,the details and the colors are impressive,it seem a perfect camouflage! My best compliments for the note too,have a nice day,Luciano

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1053 W: 0 N: 162] (866)
  • [2008-08-31 10:05]
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Another great shot Ilias. All are perfect. TFS & G's,
Mehmet

Hi Ilias, wonderful macro of this beautiful lizard with nice composition and details. TFS.

Bahadır

Wowww.... superb shot Ilias! You are very lucky since we have not got this beautiful lizard! Perfect shoot in all aroun my friend. Also great useful notes!
Many thanks for sharing this excelent shot! Have a nice new week!
Cheers,

Bayram

Hello Ilias,

first, thanks a lot for putting me in Your favourites, it is really big compliment for me. I see You have very large and amazing collection of reptiles and amphibians in Your gallery. All photos looks great- sharp animals in natural habitat. I really like it.
About this shot- very good focus on head, nice natural light and colours. Informative note and good natural shot makes Your presentation very educational. Well done!

Best regards,
Adrian

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