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Viviparous Lizard

Zootoca vivipara

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Lacertidae ›Genus: Zootoca

About

The viviparous lizard or common lizard, Zootoca vivipara (formerly Lacerta vivipara), is a Eurasian lizard. It lives farther north than any other species of non-marine reptile, and most populations are viviparous (giving birth to live young), rather than laying eggs as most other lizards do. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Zootoca. Both "Zootoca" and "vivipara" mean "live birth," in Greek and Latin respectively. It was called Lacerta vivipara until the Lacerta genus...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Viviparous Lizard?
The scientific name of Viviparous Lizard is Zootoca vivipara.
What kingdom does Viviparous Lizard belong to?
Viviparous Lizard belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Viviparous Lizard belong to?
Viviparous Lizard belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Viviparous Lizard belong to?
Viviparous Lizard belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Viviparous Lizard belong to?
Viviparous Lizard belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Viviparous Lizard belong to?
Viviparous Lizard belongs to the family Lacertidae.
What genus does Viviparous Lizard belong to?
Viviparous Lizard belongs to the genus Zootoca.