Lacerta agilis exigua
A species of Two-faced neusticurus Scientific name : Lacerta agilis exigua Genus : Two-faced neusticurus
Lacerta agilis exigua, A species of Two-faced neusticurus
Scientific name: Lacerta agilis exigua
Genus: Two-faced neusticurus
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Description General Info
Description
Lacerta agilis exigua demonstrates a characteristically high propensity towards solar basking, enabling it to maintain optimal body temperature and thus increase its feeding and mating activity levels. Additionally, its adaptive ability to thrive in varying ecosystems, from lowland habitats to high-altitude rocky terrains, illustrates the species' remarkable evolutionary resilience and ecological versatility.
General Info
Lifespan
3-8 years
Diet
Lacerta agilis exigua subsists primarily on a diet of invertebrates, particularly beetles and spiders. This species also displays a unique tendency to consume large amounts of aphids, caterpillars, and occasionally small snails.
Appearance
Lacerta agilis exigua is a small, slender lizard with smooth, scaly skin. Its size ranges from 18-20 cm, including a long tail. Predominantly, it is sandy or yellowish-brown with dark spots or streaks along its back and sides. Males sport brighter colors and more conspicuous markings than females, particularly during mating season. Juveniles feature an eye-catching light stripe along their backs, which fades as they mature.
Behavior
Lacerta agilis exigua is a ground-dwelling, diurnal species known for swift, agile movements. Its survival is highly dependent on thermoregulation—basking in sunlight to regulate body temperature. It typically forages alone for small invertebrates, denoting a solitary lifestyle, while during breeding season, males display territorial behavior, fiercely guarding their territory against rivals.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Wall lizards Genus
Two-faced neusticurus Species
Lacerta agilis exigua 
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