Western Green Lizard
Lacerta bilineata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyLacertidae (Wall Lizards)
- GenusLacerta
- SpeciesLacerta bilineata (Western Green Lizard)
About the Western Green Lizard
The western green lizard (Lacerta bilineata) is a lizard of the family Lacertidae. The genus name Lacerta and the species name bilineata are Latin words respectively meaning "lizard" and "with two lines", with reference to the pale lines present on the flanks of the young individuals.
Lacerta bilineata bilineata Daudin, 1802 (in Spain, France, Switzerland and Germany) Lacerta bilineata chloronota Rafinesque-Schmaltz, 1810 (in southern Italy and Sicily) Lacerta bilineata chlorosecunda Taddei, 1950 (in southeastern Italy)
Lacerta bilineata fejervaryi Vasvary, 1926 (in Italy from Tuscany up to Naples) It is native in Andorra, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Monaco, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Guernsey and Jersey in the Channel Isles. and introduced into the United States. There are also introduced colonies on the south coast of the U.K, notably around Poole Bay in Dorset.
Lacerta bilineata reaches an average length (excluding tail) of about 13 centimetres (5.1 in), with a maximum of 40 centimetres (16 in), including tail. The tail may reach up to twice the body length. The average weight is about 35 grams... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Western Green Lizard in Pyrénées 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 | Cévennes National Park | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 2 | Mercantour National Park | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 3 | Picos de Europa National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 4 | Pyrénées National Park | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 5 | Ecrins National Park | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 6 | Aigüestortes National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 7 | Camargue | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 8 | Vanoise National Park | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 9 | Triglav National Park | 🇸🇮 Slovenia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Western Green Lizard in Pyrénées National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Western Green Lizard sighting in Pyrénées National Park, based on 333 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Western Green Lizard in Pyrénées National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Western Green Lizard in Pyrénées National Park in our monthly data.