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Basic information

Lacerta media

Medium Lizard

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderAmphisbaenians
FamilyWall Lizards
GenusLacerta
Czech name
Ještěrka maloasijská
English name
Medium Lizard
Alternative names
Cредняя ящерица, Östliche Riesensmaragdeidechse, Three-lined Lizard
Synonyms
Lacerta media media, Lacerta strigata wolterstorffi, Lacerta trilineata isaurica, Lacerta trilineata israelica, Lacerta trilineata media, Lacerta viridis
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Distribution and environment

Biome
Arid, Forest, Grassland, Lake, River valley, Shrubland, Valley
Microhabitat
Arboreal, Saxicolous, Terrestrial
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Size and appearance

SVL
max 160 mm
Body mass
max 91.2 g
Hatchling mass
max 0.8 g
Offspring SVL
max 32 mm
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Biological characteristics

Longevity
max 15 years
Activity
Diurnal
Diet
Carnivore
Foraging mode
Active
Body temperature
26.1–26.1 °C
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Reproduction and development

Age at maturity
1.3–2 years
Reproductive mode
Oviparous
Clutch size
1–18 individuals
Clutches per year
2–2 × per year
Sex determination
Genetic sex determination
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Health and safety

Venomous
No
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Information sources

Biological data sources
Catalogue of Life, eol traitbank, ReptTraits, SquamBase
Original documentation
ReptTraits · figshare-v4
Original documentation
SquamBase · 15087 · dryad-v5