Phoenicolacerta troodica
Phoenicolacerta troodica | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Lacertidae |
Genus: | Phoenicolacerta |
Species: | P. troodica |
Binomial name | |
Phoenicolacerta troodica Arnold et al. 2007 | |
Synonyms | |
Lacerta laevis troodica Werner 1936, Lacerta troodica Werner 1936 |
Phoenicolacerta troodica is a species of lizard in the Lacertidae family. 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.
References
- Lymberakis, P. Phoenicolacerta troodica. 2012.2 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009. Accessed 11 November 2012.
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