Danford's lizard
A species of Anatololacerta Scientific name : Anatololacerta danfordi Genus : Anatololacerta
Danford's lizard, A species of Anatololacerta
Scientific name: Anatololacerta danfordi
Genus: Anatololacerta
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Description General Info
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Description
Danford's lizard (Anatololacerta danfordi) is a species of lizard found in Turkey and Greece.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Danford's lizard primarily relies on insects for sustenance, showing a particular inclination towards beetles and grasshoppers. Its hunting behavior, often mimicking stillness, aids efficient exploitation of such prey.
Appearance
Danford's lizard is a small lizard, typically reaching a length of 22 centimeters. Its body shape is slender, covered by scaly skin. The basic coloration varies from dull green to dark brown, often decorated with distinct stripes running along the flanks. It shows no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Danford's lizard exhibits diurnal habits, often basking in the sun to regulate body temperature. Mainly solitary, it exhibits strong territorial instincts, demonstrating aggression toward intruders. Their behaviour also involves foraging for insects and spiders, making use of their colour-changing abilities for camouflage within rocky habitats.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Wall lizards Genus
Anatololacerta Species
Danford's lizard 
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