Lesbos lizard? (1 Viewer)

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glaciermint

Well-known member

• Feb 18, 2007

• #1

Having just said 'hello' I'm already on the scrounge!

In Lesbos May 06 I was OK with the birds (ooh er missus!) but have struggled with this lizard using my more general wildlife guides.

I'm diffidently thinking juvenile Balkan Green Lizard but structure doesn't look like an immature.

Comments from the reptile experts will be greatly appreciated (assuming I've attached the pic correctly!)

 

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aeshna5

Well-known member

• Feb 19, 2007

• #2

Looks bit like a Psammodromus species to me, but not sure what species occur on Lesbos.

 

MlZad

On-duty SnakeMan, 0-24h

• Feb 19, 2007

• #3

Well, since Psammodromus species only live on the Iberian peninsula, I can rule them out immediately. I checked all the pictures on www.herp.it/ under Lacertidae (even the Psammodromus, just to double check). I didn't find a matching picture, so I checked the lizard key in my book (Reptiles & Amphibians of Britain and Europe, Collins Fielad Guide) and I came up with a Green Lizard, in this case a Balkan Green Lizard (Lacerta trilineata), and a very cute one! It looks a bit big for a juvenile, how big was it?
Hope I was able to help.

 

Mil

Well-known member

• Feb 19, 2007

• #4

lesbos lizard

Hi!

This is Balkan Green Lizard Lacerta trilineata, young one.

 

Mike Richardson

Formerly known as Skink1978

• Feb 19, 2007

• #5

Agree with Balkan Green Lizard. Seen them myself on Kos. Great photo BTW.

 

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glaciermint

Well-known member

• Feb 19, 2007

• #6

Thanks to all for taking the time to reply. Balkan Green Lizard it is then. I'm only just beginning to realise how variable lizards and snakes can be! My general wildlife guide books just show an all over bright green fella.