Darevskia lindholmi
A species of Darevskia Scientific name : Darevskia lindholmi Genus : Darevskia
Darevskia lindholmi, A species of Darevskia
Scientific name: Darevskia lindholmi
Genus: Darevskia
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Description
Darevskia lindholmi is a lizard species in the genus Darevskia. It is endemic to Ukraine.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Darevskia lindholmi's dietary habits primarily encompass various invertebrates. It majorly hunts for small arthropods, particularly beetles and spiders. The diet enriches with aphids, mites, larvae during warm seasons.
Appearance
Darevskia lindholmi is a small, slender-bodied lizard with rough, scale-covered skin. Its primary coloration is a variant of grey or brown with patterns of black, white, or bluish spots. Younger individuals typically have more vibrant markings. Males are distinguishable by their larger size and brighter coloration during the breeding season.
Behavior
Darevskia lindholmi follows a diurnal activity pattern, engaging in basking, foraging, and courtship during daylight hours. This solitary species exhibits territorial aggression, fiercely defending its home range against conspecifics. Remarkably, females exhibit parthenogenesis, producing viable offspring without male fertilization, a distinctive survival adaptation allowing the species to persist in harsh, isolated environments.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Wall lizards Genus
Darevskia Species
Darevskia lindholmi 
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