Viviparous Lizard
Zootoca vivipara
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyLacertidae (Wall Lizards)
- GenusZootoca (viviparous lizards)
- SpeciesZootoca vivipara (Viviparous Lizard)
About the Viviparous Lizard
The viviparous lizard or common lizard (Zootoca vivipara) is a Eurasian lizard. It lives farther north than any other non-marine reptile species, and is named for the fact that it is viviparous, meaning it gives birth to live young (although they will sometimes lay eggs normally). Both "Zootoca" and "vivipara" mean "live birth", in (Latinized) Greek and Latin respectively. It was called Lacerta vivipara until the genus Lacerta was split into nine genera in 2007 by Arnold, Arribas & Carranza.
Zootoca vivipara lives in very cold climates, yet participates in normal thermoregulation instead of thermoconformity. They have the largest range of all terrestrial lizards which even include subarctic regions. It is able to survive these harsh climates as individuals will freeze in especially cold seasons and thaw two months later. They also live closer to geological phenomena that provide a warmer environment for them.
Zootoca vivipara is a small lizard, with an average length between 50 and 77 mm (2–3 in) and an average mass of 2 to 5 g (0.1–0.2 oz). They exhibit no particular colour, but can be brown, red, grey, green, or black. The species exhibits some sexual dimorphisms... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Viviparous Lizard in Bavarian Forest National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tatra National Park | 🇸🇰 Slovakia | |
| 2 | Snowdonia National Park | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | |
| 3 | Gauja National Park | 🇱🇻 Latvia | |
| 4 | Cairngorms National Park | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | |
| 5 | Biebrza National Park | 🇵🇱 Poland | |
| 6 | Bavarian Forest National Park | 🇩🇪 Germany | |
| 7 | Hohe Tauern National Park | 🇦🇹 Austria | |
| 8 | Białowieża National Park | 🇵🇱 Poland | |
| 9 | Aigüestortes National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 10 | Pyrénées National Park | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 11 | Wadden Sea National Park | 🇩🇪 Germany | |
| 12 | Cévennes National Park | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 13 | Ecrins National Park | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 14 | Plitvice Lakes National Park | 🇭🇷 Croatia | |
| 15 | Picos de Europa National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 16 | Vanoise National Park | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 17 | Kiskunság National Park | 🇭🇺 Hungary | |
| 18 | Triglav National Park | 🇸🇮 Slovenia | |
| 19 | Fertő-Hanság National Park | 🇭🇺 Hungary |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Viviparous Lizard in Bavarian Forest National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Viviparous Lizard sighting in Bavarian Forest National Park, based on 133 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Viviparous Lizard in Bavarian Forest National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Viviparous Lizard in Bavarian Forest National Park in our monthly data.