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Podarcis muralis maculiventris

A species of Wall lizards
Scientific name : Podarcis muralis maculiventris Genus : Wall lizards

Podarcis muralis maculiventris, A species of Wall lizards
Scientific name: Podarcis muralis maculiventris
Genus: Wall lizards
Podarcis muralis maculiventris (Podarcis muralis maculiventris) Photo By brnhn , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Podarcis muralis maculiventris is an intriguing example of adaptive behaviour in the face of ecological stressors. Their diet reveals an opportunistic foraging strategy, devouring insects, arachnids, and small gastropods, allowing them to establish in habitats with variable food resources. Further, podarcis muralis maculiventris demonstrates a remarkable adaptation for survival: tail autotomy, a mechanism to evade predators, regrowing a new tail afterwards. This combination of traits helps shape their niche in myriad ecosystems.

General Info

Lifespan

5-8 years

Diet

Podarcis muralis maculiventris's primary food are insects such as beetles, ants, spiders, and moths, with occasional consumption of small invertebrates demonstrating a carnivorous preference.

Appearance

Podarcis muralis maculiventris is a small-sized lizard with a slender, streamlined body covered in rough, scaled skin. Its primary coloration is gray-brown, with an array of darker, irregular spots spanning the back and sides. The underbelly exhibits distinct yellow-orange spots, a distinctive feature of this subspecies. Males generally have darker and more pronounced markings, particularly during the breeding season.

Behavior

Podarcis muralis maculiventris is a solitary, diurnal hunter, relying on visual strategies for catching prey, mainly composed of invertebrates. These lizard species are territorial, marking their zones via scent glands and defending it with cheek rub and lateral compression displays. Their behavior varies according to season, with males being particularly aggressive during mating periods.
Podarcis muralis maculiventris (Podarcis muralis maculiventris) Podarcis muralis maculiventris (Podarcis muralis maculiventris) Photo By brnhn , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
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