Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Order Squamata Scientific name Psammodromus algirus | Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Suborder Sauria Rank Species | |
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Similar Psammodromus, Podarcis hispanica, Psammodromus hispanicus, Acanthodactylus erythrurus, Ocellated lizard |
Lagartija rabilarga large psammodromus
The large psammodromus (Psammodromus algirus) is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae.
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- Lagartija rabilarga large psammodromus
- Large psammodromus
- Geographic range
- Habitat
- Conservation status
- Description
- References
Large psammodromus
Geographic range
P. algirus is found in Algeria, France, Gibraltar, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, and Tunisia.
Habitat
The natural habitats of P. algirus are temperate forests, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, sandy shores, arable land, pastureland, plantations, and rural gardens. (Miras et al. 2005)
Conservation status
P. algirus is threatened by habitat loss. (Miras et al. 2005)
Description
P. algirus commonly reaches a length of about 10 to 15 cm.
References
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