Italian Wall Lizard
Podarcis siculus
About the Italian Wall Lizard
The Italian wall lizard, ruin lizard, or İstanbul lizard (Podarcis sicula from the Greek meaning 'agile' and 'feet') is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. P. sicula is native to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, France, Italy, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovenia and Switzerland, but has also been introduced to Spain, Turkey, and the United States. P. sicula is the most abundant lizard species in southern Italy.
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 28,204 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Italian Wall Lizard?
The scientific name of the Italian Wall Lizard is Podarcis siculus.
How many Italian Wall Lizard sightings have been recorded?
28,204 observations of the Italian Wall Lizard have been recorded on iNaturalist.
28,204
observations on iNaturalist
