Derjugin's lizard
A species of Darevskia Scientific name : Darevskia derjugini Genus : Darevskia
Derjugin's lizard, A species of Darevskia
Scientific name: Darevskia derjugini
Genus: Darevskia
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Description General Info
Description
Darevskia derjugini is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. It is found in Georgia, Russia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey.
General Info
Lifespan
4-7 years
Diet
Derjugin's lizard commonly feeds on a diet that predominantly comprises insects, mainly beetles and flies. Additionally, its feeding habits also include occasional consumption of spiders and plant matter.
Appearance
Derjugin's lizard exhibits a slender body of a small size, generally ranging between 7 and 9 cm in length. Its skin is rough and scales are present. The primary coloration is green or brown with distinct, irregular pattern of dark spots. Males often exhibit a small crest along the back. Females and juveniles appear similar but with less pronounced markings. No considerable differences are seen among different subspecies.
Behavior
Derjugin's lizard exhibits remarkable reproductive behavior, embracing parthenogenesis to produce offspring without male involvement, a rarity amongst vertebrates. Solitary by nature except during mating season, this lizard exhibits basking behavior during daytime hours in its mountainous habitat. Territorial defense is unusual, with individuals keeping fixed home ranges.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Wall lizards Genus
Darevskia Species
Derjugin's lizard 
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