Magnificent quill lizard
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Magnificent keel lizard ( Algyroides nigropunctatus ) |
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The magnificent keel lizard ( Algyroides nigropunctatus ) is a reptile species from the family of real lizards (Lacertidae) and the genus of the keel lizards (Algyroides).
features
The slender, high-headed lizard has large keeled back scales and a long tail. The back is colored cinnamon brown to dark brown and has no black spots. The male's throat and neck are deep blue. The orange-red belly often has a yellow central zone, while the belly edge shields are partly blue. The smaller female has a yellow-greenish to pale orange-colored belly. The total length of the lizard is 18 to 21 centimeters.
distribution
The magnificent keel lizard can be found in the coastal areas from northern Italy to western Greece and on the Ionian Islands .
Way of life
The males form small territories that they defend. The females lay two to three eggs twice a year. The magnificent keel lizards feed on insects , spiders , worms and woodlice .
literature
- Josef H. Reichholf , Gunter Steinbach (Ed.): Nature Encyclopedia of Europe. Volume 1: Quadruped. Mammals, amphibians, reptiles. Mosaik-Verlag, Munich 1992, ISBN 3-576-10101-2 .
- Manfred Rogner : Lizards. Volume 2: Monitor lizards, skinks and other lizards as well as bridge lizards and crocodiles. Ulmer, Stuttgart 1994, ISBN 3-8001-7253-4 .
- Heinz Schröder: amphibians and reptiles in colors. Over 80 newts, frogs, turtles, lizards, etc. Snakes of Europe. Otto Maier, Ravensburg 1973, ISBN 3-473-46116-4 .
Web links
- Algyroides nigropunctatus in The Reptile Database
- Algyroides nigropunctatus inthe IUCN 2013 Red List of Threatened Species . Posted by: Wolfgang Böhme, Petros Lymberakis, Rastko Ajtic, Idriz Haxhiu, Jelka Crnobrnja Isailovic, Roberto Sindaco, 2008. Accessed February 1, 2014.