Large Psammodromus
Psammodromus algirus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyLacertidae (Wall Lizards)
- GenusPsammodromus (Psammodromuses)
- SpeciesPsammodromus algirus (Large Psammodromus)
About the Large Psammodromus
Psammodromus algirus, known commonly as the Algerian psammodromus or the large psammodromus, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is found in southwestern Europe and northwestern Africa. There are four subspecies:Psammodromus algirus algirus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Psammodromus algirus doriae Bedriaga, 1886 Psammodromus algirus nollii Fischer, 1887 Psammodromus algirus ketamensis Galán, 1931 Psammodromus algirus is found in North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia) and in Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula: Portugal, Spain, Andorra, Gibraltar; southernmost France, and Italy near Lampedusa).
The IUCN assessment from 2009 treats Psammodromus algirus nollii and Psammodromus algirus ketamensis as full species and restricts Psammodromus algirus to North Africa. Psammodromus algirus typically occurs in dense bushy vegetation, but it can also venture to more open areas. It can be found at elevations up to 2,600 m (8,500 ft) above sea level, but it is more common at lower elevations.
Psammodromus algirus preys mainly on terrestrial arthropods, specifically Orthoptera, Formicidae, Coleoptera, Hemiptera... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Large Psammodromus in Pyrénées National Park
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Psammodromus edwarsianus
Common Wall Lizard
Podarcis muralis
Western Green Lizard
Lacerta bilineata
Catalonian Wall Lizard
Podarcis liolepis
Viviparous Lizard
Zootoca vivipara
Ocellated Lizard
Timon lepidus
Pyrenean Rock Lizard
Iberolacerta bonnali
Aran Rock Lizard
Iberolacerta aranica
Aurelio's Rock Lizard
Iberolacerta aurelioi
Sand Lizard
Lacerta agilis
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monfragüe National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 2 | Sierra Nevada National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 3 | Doñana National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 4 | Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 5 | Pyrénées National Park | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 6 | Aigüestortes National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 7 | Picos de Europa National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 8 | Cévennes National Park | 🇫🇷 France |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Large Psammodromus in Pyrénées National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Large Psammodromus sighting in Pyrénées National Park, based on 121 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Large Psammodromus in Pyrénées National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Large Psammodromus in Pyrénées National Park in our monthly data.