Brauner's rock lizard
A species of Darevskia Scientific name : Darevskia brauneri Genus : Darevskia
Brauner's rock lizard, A species of Darevskia
Scientific name: Darevskia brauneri
Genus: Darevskia
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Description General Info
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Description
Darevskia brauneri, Brauner's rock lizard, is a lizard species in the genus Darevskia. It is found in Georgia and Russia.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Brauner's rock lizard primarily subsists on a diet of small invertebrates, with a notable preference for arachnids. These lizards will also consume beetles, summer diptera, and various larval forms when available.
Appearance
Brauner's rock lizard is a small, slender lizard with smooth, shiny scales. It has a predominant coloration of light brown, but features a dark vertebral stripe running along its body. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies. It has a long tail, which can be almost twice the length of its body.
Behavior
Brauner's rock lizard is a rock-dwelling lizard, exhibiting strong site fidelity. This diurnal species primarily subsists on a diet of small invertebrates and shows aggression during feeding. Known for its ovoviviparous reproduction, females guard their nests fiercely. Unique to brauner's rock lizard is the species' parthenogenetic mode of reproduction, resulting in all-female offsprings of identical genetic composition.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Wall lizards Genus
Darevskia Species
Brauner's rock lizard 
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