Phoenicolacerta troodica

Phoenicolacerta troodica
Conservation status
	; Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Family:	Lacertidae
Genus:	Phoenicolacerta
Species:	P. troodica
Binomial name
	Phoenicolacerta troodica; (Werner, 1936)
Synonyms
	Lacerta laevis troodica Werner 1936, Lacerta troodica Werner 1936

Phoenicolacerta troodica is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. It is endemic to Cyprus, where it is common and widespread. Its natural habitats are Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, rocky areas, rural areas and possibly more urban ones. Its population is stable.

Description

Its length is up yo 22cm, with males slightly larger than females. Tail length is between 2-2.3 times body length.[2]

Petros Lymberakis (2009). "Phoenicolacerta troodica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009: e.T157276A5067952. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009.RLTS.T157276A5067952.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
Sparrow, David J and Baier, Felix, in: Sparrow, David J. and John, Eddie (Eds.) (2016). An Introduction to the Wildlife of Cyprus. Terra Cypria. ISBN 978-9963-601-45-5.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)

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