Large Psammodromus

Large Psammodromus - South and west Spain - April and May 2012
The Large Psammodromus is a long, slim lizard which has incredible agility and speed. They hatch at around 1 inch long and grow up to 3 inches long excluding the tail. Including the tail, the maximum size can be up to 9 inches long. The Large Psammodromus is usually dark brown on the back and slightly lighter brown below the 2 characteristic light thin lines that run down the top of the flanks. The area near the hind legs and tail can sometimes be more orange. The legs and tail are long and slim, allowing short bursts of high speed.

The Large Psammodromus can be found in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia and its natural habitats are temperate forests, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, sandy shores, arable land, pastureland, plantations and rural gardens.

Date: 1st May 2012

Location: La Rocina, Coto Doñana, Andalucia, Spain

Large Psammodromus


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