Kayseri lizard
A species of Apathya Scientific name : Apathya cappadocica Genus : Apathya
Kayseri lizard, A species of Apathya
Scientific name: Apathya cappadocica
Genus: Apathya
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Description General Info
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Description
Apathya cappadocica is a species of lizard endemic to Iran, Iraq, Syria and Turkey.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Kayseri lizard primarily feeds on a diverse range of vegetation including grasses and low growing plants, supplemented occasionally with insects. The species exhibits an opportunistic feeding behavior.
Appearance
Kayseri lizard is a slender, small to medium-sized lizard with rough, keeled scales. Notable features include its long tail and distinct dorsal pattern. The species' prominent background color is brownish, likely to be overlaid with symmetrical, dark-colored, crossbars. Males tend to be more vibrantly colored than females, with pronounced blue patches on their bellies and throats during the breeding season.
Behavior
Kayseri lizard exhibits a unique basking behavior primarily during morning and late afternoon in temperate months. It's predominantly terrestrial, displaying crepuscular activity patterns. This species is solitary, usually found in rocky habitats, avoiding open areas to reduce predation risk. Kayseri lizard employs a remarkable defensive posture, making itself seem more intimidating to potential predators.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Wall lizards Genus
Apathya Species
Kayseri lizard 
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