Radde's lizard
A species of Darevskia Scientific name : Darevskia raddei Genus : Darevskia
Radde's lizard, A species of Darevskia
Scientific name: Darevskia raddei
Genus: Darevskia
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Description
Darevskia raddei, the Azerbaijan lizard, is a lizard species in the genus Darevskia. It is found in Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, and Turkey.
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Radde's lizard primarily thrives on a diet rich in arthropods, specifically insects. Preferred sources of nutrition often include spiders and beetles, revealing an inclination towards opportunistic insectivory.
Appearance
Radde's lizard is a small-sized lizard with a sleek, elongated body and short, sturdy limbs. Its rough-textured skin appears mainly in different shades of brown, which offers an ideal camouflage in its natural habitat. The distinguishing feature of this lizard is the presence of dark dorsal stripes that run along its back. Both males and females display similar physical characteristics, with no notable alterations in color or size with age.
Behavior
Radde's lizard exhibits diurnal behavior, primarily seen foraging during daylight hours. In mating season, males of this species display ritual combat to win females. Females demonstrate philopatry, often returning to their birthplaces to lay eggs. Living solitary except during mating, radde's lizard holds individual territories, with males patrolling and actively defending against intruders.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Wall lizards Genus
Darevskia Species
Radde's lizard 
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