5,858 observationsNear Threatened
Catalonian Wall Lizard
Podarcis liolepis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Lacertidae ›Genus: Podarcis
About
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...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Catalonian Wall Lizard is Podarcis liolepis.
- The Catalonian Wall Lizard has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
- Catalonian Wall Lizard belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Catalonian Wall Lizard belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Catalonian Wall Lizard belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Catalonian Wall Lizard belongs to the order Squamata.
- Catalonian Wall Lizard belongs to the family Lacertidae.
- Catalonian Wall Lizard belongs to the genus Podarcis.