Spiny-footed lizard (Acanthodactylus erythrurus)

Cèdre Gouraud Forest, Azrou, Morocco. Oct 1, 2014.

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englishindiangirl

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A very handsome creature! Well spotted! (Him or You:) ) Posted 8 years ago
1. Thibaud Aronson
  
  Lion
  
  Morocco has a very rich herpetofauna; in retrospect, I wish I'd spent more time trying to photograph its many species. Posted 8 years ago

The Spiny-footed lizard

''Acanthodactylus erythrurus'', commonly known as the spiny-footed lizard, is a species of lacertid lizard endemic to northwestern Africa and the Iberian Peninsula. It is considered to be the fastest member of the huge Lacertidae family. Its common name refers to the spines that are arranged like a comb on the toes of its hind legs.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards

Species identified by Thibaud Aronson