Sand lizard
Lacerta agilis
CommonPhoto: Krzysztof Mizera · CC BY-SA 3.0
Reptileinsectivore
The sand lizard is a small, sun-loving reptile found across parts of Europe and Asia. It prefers sandy heathlands and dunes where it can bask and burrow. Males turn bright green during mating season to impress females.
- Several subspecies exist, including Lacerta agilis argus and Lacerta agilis exigua.
- Males develop vivid green sides in spring to attract mates.
- Digs shallow burrows in loose soil for shelter and egg-laying.
GrasslandDesertEuropeAsia
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- Classification
- Reptile
- Scientific name
- Lacerta agilis
- Habitat
- Grassland, Desert
- Regions in this directory
- Europe, Asia
- Diet
- insectivore
- Relative size
- small
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)
