Common wall lizard

Podarcis muralis

The common wall lizard is a species of lizard with a large distribution in Europe and well-established introduced populations in North America, where it is also called the European wall lizard. It can grow to about 20 cm in total length.
Podarcis_muralis Common Wall Lizard (Podarcis muralis Common wall lizard,France,Geotagged,Podarcis muralis,Spring

Appearance

The common wall lizard is a small, thin lizard whose small scales are highly variable in colour and pattern. Its coloration is generally brownish or greyish, and may occasionally be tinged with green. In some individuals, the row of spots along their backs may form a line, while others may have a reticulated pattern with dark spots on the side and scattered white spots that can be blue in the shoulder region. The tail is brown, grey or rust in colour, and may also have light bars on the sides. The belly region has six rows of larger rectangular scales that are generally reddish, pink, or orangish. Common wall lizards may also have dark markings on the throat.
Podarcis muralis The species P. mularis is very common en widely spread in the southern en middle part of Europe. In the Netherlands very rare and only living on two spots in the extreme south of the country. There this photograph was taken on a half-sunny day. Common wall lizard,Geotagged,Netherlands,Podarcis muralis,Summer

Distribution

The natural range spans mainland Europe, including central Spain, southern Belgium, and the Netherlands. It occurs as introduced populations in southern Britain, and also in North America.
Reflection Well my time in Andorra has not brought me much except for loads of these wall lizards. Correct the ID if i'm wrong as I am a little unsure but nonetheless this is the first species in Andorra. Andorra,Common wall lizard,Geotagged,Macro,Podarcis muralis,Spring,lizard,reptile

Status

The natural range spans mainland Europe, including central Spain, southern Belgium, and the Netherlands. It occurs as introduced populations in southern Britain, and also in North America.
Podarcis muralis, Pisa (Italy), Aug. 25, 2013 In the botanical gardens of Pisa (Italy) this male Podarcis muralis was sunbathing near the pond. In the middle of Italy these wall lizards are more dark marked. Common wall lizard,Geotagged,Italy,Podarcis muralis,Summer

Habitat

The common wall lizard prefers rocky environments, including urban settings, where it can scurry between rock, rubble, debris and buildings.

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