Phoenicolacerta troodica

Phoenicolacerta troodica
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.

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