Meadow lizard
A species of Darevskia Scientific name : Darevskia praticola Genus : Darevskia
Meadow lizard, A species of Darevskia
Scientific name: Darevskia praticola
Genus: Darevskia
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Description General Info
Description
Darevskia praticola, the meadow lizard, is a lizard species in the genus Darevskia. It is found in Georgia, Russia, Iran, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Turkey.
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Meadow lizard primarily feeds on small invertebrates, especially arthropods. Its diet predominantly comprises of spiders, ants, and beetles, meticulously hunting its prey in its rocky habitat.
Appearance
Meadow lizard is a small-sized lizard with a slender body covered in rough, scaled skin. It exhibits dominant bronzy-green coloration, distinctively bordered by dark transversal bands on the back. Its tail, longer than its body, is marked by a similar pattern. Generally, males display bright blue spots on their bodies during the breeding season, a feature absent in females.
Behavior
Meadow lizard showcases behaviors typical of lacertid lizards, predominantly maintaining a solitary existence. This species is diurnal, foraging and hunting for insect prey during the day under the cover of vegetation, which also serves protectively. Males display distinct territoriality, often aggressively defending their area.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Wall lizards Genus
Darevskia Species
Meadow lizard 
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