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Large Psammodromus

Psammodromus algirus

The Large Psammodromus is a small lizard that loves to bask in the sun. It has a long body and can run really fast on sandy ground, making it a fun little creature to spot!

Lebensraum: Desert

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The Large Psammodromus is a slender lizard with a long tail, typically sporting a brown or olive-green body. It often displays a distinct light stripe on each flank and can have reddish or orange sides, especially during its breeding season. Its scales are keeled, giving its skin a slightly rough, textured appearance.

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Large Psammodromus
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Large Psammodromus

Kategorie

Reptilien

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

It uses its long, flicking tongue to 'taste' the air and find yummy insects!

Its scientific name, *algirus*, refers to Algeria, where it was first described!

Males flash bright orange or red sides to impress females during mating season!

This lizard loves basking in the sun to warm up, just like a tiny sunbather!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Desert Disguise

Large Psammodromus has earthy coloration that helps them blend perfectly with sandy and rocky terrains, making it hard for predators to spot them.

Fähigkeit

Tail Trick

Large Psammodromus can shed its tail if grabbed by a predator because its tail has special break points, allowing it to escape unharmed.

Maße und Details

Länge
15-25 cm
Gewicht
0.005-0.02 kg
Lebenserwartung
3-5 Jahre
Top Speed
20 km/h
Gelegegröße
2-11
Brutzeit
40-70 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

This lizard enjoys munching on various small insects and spiders found in its habitat.

Hauptnahrung

  • crickets
  • grasshoppers
  • beetles
  • spiders
  • ants

Methoden der Nahrungssuche

  • Pursuit
  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Common Buzzard

Buteo buteo

A common bird of prey that hunts small reptiles.

eaten by

Montpellier Snake

Malpolon monspessulanus

A large snake that preys on lizards in its range.

eats

Great Green Bush-cricket

Tettigonia viridissima

A common insect often caught by these lizards.

eats

Red Wood Ant

Formica rufa

Ants are a frequent snack for many small lizards.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Always watch from a distance and don't try to catch lizards; they are best left in their homes.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Large Psammodromus?

15-25 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Large Psammodromus?

0.005-0.02 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Large Psammodromus?

3-5 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Large Psammodromus?

20 km/h

Was frisst Large Psammodromus?

This lizard enjoys munching on various small insects and spiders found in its habitat.

Wo findet man Large Psammodromus normalerweise?

Desert

Wie jagt Large Psammodromus?

Pursuit and Foraging

Was ist der/die/das gelegegröße von Large Psammodromus?

2-11

Snap-Karte

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