European green lizard - female

European green lizard - Lacerta viridis viridis

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WildFlower

Lion

Are you sure it is Lacerta viridis? Posted 11 years ago
1. Jivko Nakev
  
  Lion
  
  Yes, I have consulted on some specialized sites and FB groups. Posted 11 years ago
2. 1. Lilygirl
    
    Lion
    
    Are you sure that this is not a Western Green Lizard (Lacerta bilineata)? These were regarded as a single species divided into separate sub-species. Genetic work suggested that they were, in fact separate species. Posted 11 years ago, modified 11 years ago
  2. 1. Jivko Nakev
      
      Lion
      
      According data from mtDNA samples Lacerta binileata is not recorded in Greece. It is distributed in Western Europe and Italy.
      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_green_lizard
      Posted 11 years ago
    2. 1. Lilygirl
        
        Lion
        
        That is interesting...thanks Posted 11 years ago

Lilygirl

Lion

Wonderful close-up. great definition. Good job Posted 11 years ago
1. Jivko Nakev
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you, Lily. Posted 11 years ago

stephen whittaker

Lion

A really nice photo and a stunning lizard. Posted 11 years ago
1. Jivko Nakev
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you, Stephen! Posted 11 years ago

The European green lizard

The European green lizard, ''Lacerta viridis'', is a large lizard distributed across European midlatitudes from Slovenia and eastern Austria to as far east as the Black Sea coasts of Ukraine and Turkey. It is often seen sunning on rocks or lawns, or sheltering amongst bushes.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards

Species identified by Jivko Nakev