Podarcis melisellensis fiumana
A species of Wall lizards Scientific name : Podarcis melisellensis fiumana Genus : Wall lizards
Podarcis melisellensis fiumana, A species of Wall lizards
Scientific name: Podarcis melisellensis fiumana
Genus: Wall lizards
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Description
Inhabiting the Croatian isle of Rab, podarcis melisellensis fiumana exhibits an interesting dual approach to survival: active during the day to forage and hunt invertebrates, it displays a proclivity for cool, moist limestones crannies when temperatures escalate, thus mitigating dehydration risks. Its ability to adapt from a relatively humid microhabitat to a harsh, summer-dry Mediterranean climate reflects an elegant evolutionary solution to environmental challenges.
General Info
Lifespan
6-8 years
Diet
Podarcis melisellensis fiumana's diet is primarily insectivorous, comprising of small invertebrates. They have a particular preference for beetles and spider, while occasionally feeding on various arthropods too.
Appearance
Podarcis melisellensis fiumana is a small lizard with a slim, elongated body and rough, scaled skin. Its coloration primarily consists of shades of brown, gray, and green. The distinctive bright spots and stripes along its sides are often greenish-yellow. The species is characterized by its slender tail, which is usually twice as long as its body. There are no significant appearance differences due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Primarily solitary, podarcis melisellensis fiumana displays a diurnal pattern, basking during the day and retreating to crevices at night. It is a territorial species, using aggressive displays to ward off intruders. Podarcis melisellensis fiumana feeds on various invertebrates, utilizing its keen eyesight and speed for hunting. Its main survival adaptations are its cryptic coloring, assisting in both predation and predator avoidance, and its ability to lose, and later regenerate, its tail to escape predators.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Wall lizards Genus
Wall lizards Species
Podarcis melisellensis fiumana 
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