Medium lizard
A species of Two-faced neusticurus Scientific name : Lacerta media Genus : Two-faced neusticurus
Medium lizard, A species of Two-faced neusticurus
Scientific name: Lacerta media
Genus: Two-faced neusticurus
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Description
Lacerta media is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. It is found in Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Turkey, Israel, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and Russia.
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Medium lizard's diet relies heavily on invertebrates, primarily insects. They fecundly consume orthopterans, beetles, and spiders, with their dietary preferences shifting seasonally to exploit available food resources.
Appearance
The medium lizard is a medium-sized lizard with a streamlined body covered in rough, scaly skin. Its coloring varies, comprising of patterns that range from dull yellow to brown, often with dark patches or stripes along its back. Males are distinguished by greener hues, while females and juveniles display more brown tones. With relatively long tails and nimble limbs, they are perfectly adapted for swift movement and climbing.
Behavior
Medium lizard are primarily diurnal creatures known for their deftness in hunting insects in their natural habitat. They exhibit a fairly solitary nature with territorial tendencies, each individual marking its territory via scent glands. Notably, the species has a unique tail autonomy behavior as a survival tactic to escape predators.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Wall lizards Genus
Two-faced neusticurus Species
Medium lizard 
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