Spanish psammodromus
A species of Sand lizards Scientific name : Psammodromus hispanicus Genus : Sand lizards
Spanish psammodromus, A species of Sand lizards
Scientific name: Psammodromus hispanicus
Genus: Sand lizards
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Description
The eggs measure 9 x 6 to 13 x 8 mm. The young hatch out at around 20 to 25 mm long. They can grow up to around 50 mm long, their tail being about 1.5 the body size giving them a total adult size of around 120 to 130 mm long. 
General Info
Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
Spanish psammodromus typically feeds on small arthropods. Preferring insects, it's inclined towards orthopterans and coleopterans. The diet also includes spiders, highlighting the animal's diverse predatory abilities.
Appearance
Spanish psammodromus is a small-sized lizard with a slender body covered in rough, scaly skin. This lizard exhibits a prominent primary hue of brown with noticeable white lateral stripes. It boasts elongated hind limbs and a long, thin tail. Both males and females share a similar appearance, with no significant differences due to age, gender or subspecies.
Behavior
Spanish psammodromus primarily adopts a diurnal lifestyle, remaining predominantly solitary except during mating season. Known for their territorial behavior, they aggressively defend their regions using visual displays and physical confrontations. Foraging mainly on insects, spanish psammodromus demonstrates exceptional agility and speed on sandy and rocky habitats.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Wall lizards Genus
Sand lizards Species
Spanish psammodromus 
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