Catalan wall lizard (side)

''Podarcis liolepis'', the Columbretes wall lizard or Catalan wall lizard, is very similar to the other lizards in the ''Podarcis'' genus. This species was formerly described as a subspecies of the Iberian wall lizard, but has now been elevated to species status. These are slender lizards with long tails, narrow tapered heads and long thin toes, and stout legs. Colours are variable, although generally grey-brown. Often very subtle spots and stripes along the back and flanks can be seen and these.. more