Balkan green lizard
A species of Two-faced neusticurus Scientific name : Lacerta trilineata Genus : Two-faced neusticurus
Balkan green lizard, A species of Two-faced neusticurus
Scientific name: Lacerta trilineata
Genus: Two-faced neusticurus
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Description
The Balkan green lizard (Lacerta trilineata) is a species of lizard in the Lacertidae family. It is found in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Israel, Syria, and Turkey. Its natural habitats are Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, sandy shores, arable land, pastureland, plantations, and rural gardens. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Balkan green lizard is predominantly insectivorous, feeding primarily on various arthropods. It has a meticulous appreciation for beetles, spiders, and grasshoppers, which significantly contribute to its dietary intake, while occasionally supplementing its diet with plant matter.
Appearance
Balkan green lizard is a medium-sized lizard, reaching 70 cm in length, with a sleek body shape, covered in shiny scales. Its color varies from green to brown or grey depending on the individual, with three longitudinal dark stripes running the length of the body and tail. Males tend to be more brightly colored than females, especially during mating season. No significant differences are noted due to age or subspecies.
Behavior
Balkan green lizard is a diurnal species mainly displaying solitary behavior. It performs typical reptilian activities such as basking, feeding, and retreating. Notably, males exhibit territorial behavior, especially during mating season, actively defending their area. Balkan green lizard has a unique survival adaptation, dropping their tail when threatened, which grows back later.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Wall lizards Genus
Two-faced neusticurus Species
Balkan green lizard 
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