Viviparous Lizard
Zootoca vivipara
About the Viviparous Lizard
The viviparous lizard or common lizard, Zootoca vivipara (formerly Lacerta vivipara), is a Eurasian lizard. It lives farther north than any other species of non-marine reptile, and most populations are viviparous (giving birth to live young), rather than laying eggs as most other lizards do. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Zootoca. Both "Zootoca" and "vivipara" mean "live birth," in Greek and Latin respectively. It was called Lacerta vivipara until the Lacerta genus...
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 34,319 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Viviparous Lizard?
The scientific name of the Viviparous Lizard is Zootoca vivipara.
How many Viviparous Lizard sightings have been recorded?
34,319 observations of the Viviparous Lizard have been recorded on iNaturalist.
