Iberian emerald lizard

Iberian Emerald Lizard ( Lacerta schreiberi )

The Iberian Emerald Lizard ( Lacerta schreiberi ) is a reptile of the family of Real lizards ( Lacertidae ).

Description

It can reach a total length of 35 to 40 centimeters (of which two-thirds of the tail) and acts more robust than the Western and the Eastern green lizard. On the back are on green or brown background big black spots that form a network pattern, but often are arranged in one or two longitudinal rows. The flanks are dark spotted, the points are smaller towards the belly. The belly is also mottled dark. The throat of adult males (and some females ) often wears a blue color, otherwise the males are predominantly green.

Color and pattern of the females are more variable. Some are similar to the males, sometimes they have on a light background, a black spot pattern or they are light brown in color and without any drawing. Your belly is usually not as intense as that of the spotted males.

Pups are strikingly drawn on the sides with white or yellow, black-rimmed spots or bars. For them, the tail is often orange or yellow.

Among species are not known.

Occurrence of life

The Iberian Emerald Lizard inhabited the north west of Spain and parts of Portugal. It occurs in densely vegetated, rocky terrain and often stayed near small streams. Except invertebrates it captured even small reptiles. During the breeding season, males and females usually live together in pairs.