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Podarcis on Vathi (Ionian Islands)

by Christian Widmann - 23/6/2012 9h42

Hi everyone,
These look like Common Wall Lizards but their throat is not spotted and the head does not quite seem long enough for this species. What else could it be?
Pictures taken on Vathi (Ithaca Island, Greece in July)
Regards,
Christian

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Posted on: 23/6/2012 10h40

Mario Schweiger

looks like Podarcis tauricus ionicus

Mario

Locality: Switzerland
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Posted on: 24/6/2012 9h47

Christian Widmann

Thank you Mario. So this sub-species looks quite different from the nominal one. In particular, its back does not show the bright green color. Or is this just individual variations that can be found within a given sub-species?
Christian

Locality: Austria
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Posted on: 25/6/2012 12h57

Mario Schweiger

Hi,

Podarcis tauricus shows the green back only in breeding season. Turns to olive, later to brown in summer.

Mario

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Posted on: 25/6/2012 16h55

Christian Widmann

I'm learning everyday! Thank you again Mario.