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Podarcis ID

by Hélder Conceicao - 16/12/2009 19h20

Hello,
I'm having some trouble identifying this podarcis: http://www.flickr.com/photos/36436628@N06/sets/72157622974029692/ (3 photos from 3 different individuals that belong to the same group)
One biologist I've consulted tells me that they are from P. carbonelli, another specialist tells me that he thinks they are from P. hispanica in a "strange" variant. The photos were taken in Portugal, in the center, out of the normal territory of P. carbonelli.
Thank you for all the help you can give me.

Locality: Belgium
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Posted on: 16/12/2009 20h36

Jeroen Speybroeck

I think this is Podarcis hispanicus (or -a, if like), morphotype 2. This is a species which still needs to be described, but for which the name virescens would seem available. I will ask for confirmation from some experts.

Locality: Portugal
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Last active: 6/2/2010
Posted on: 16/12/2009 22h52

Hélder Conceicao

Thank you Jeroen. I'd appreciate that. (and of course its P. hispanicus :)) )

Locality: Germany
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Posted on: 17/12/2009 9h04

Peter Oefinger

I agree with Jeroen,
should be P. hispanicus morphotype II. The same animals can be found in southern Portugal (see here: http://www.bpo-natura.de/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=138&Itemid=477) and large parts of South-western Spain.
Regards
Peter

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Posted on: 17/12/2009 17h54

Thomas Bader

Yes - I also agree with Jeroen.

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Posted on: 18/12/2009 3h49

Hélder Conceicao

You've got me convinced! Thank you all very much!