# Erhard's Wall Lizard (*Podarcis erhardii*) Erhard's Wall Lizard is a small, colorful lizard that loves to bask in the sun. It has a long tail and can run quickly to escape danger. These lizards are fun to watch as they dart around their homes! - **Category:** [Reptiles](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/reptile) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Urban areas ![Erhard's Wall Lizard](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Lagartija_en_Santorini_Grecia.jpg&width=800) Photo: Vcarceler, CC BY-SA 4.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lagartija_en_Santorini_Grecia.jpg) ## Appearance The Erhard's Wall Lizard is a slender lizard, typically grey or brownish with dark spots or stripes along its back. Males often display vibrant green or blueish patches on their flanks, while females are more uniformly coloured. Its pointed head and long tail distinguish it. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Squamata - **Order:** Lacertilia - **Family:** Lacertidae - **Genus:** Podarcis ## Interesting facts - Its lost tail can grow back, though sometimes a bit shorter! - Male lizards often flash bright blue or green spots to attract females! - Some island populations look very different from mainland lizards! - They swallow their insect prey whole, even creatures bigger than their head! ## Special abilities - **Gripping Paws:** Erhard's Wall Lizard has specialized claws and scales that help them climb rough vertical surfaces with ease. - **Sharp-Eyed Hunter:** Erhard's Wall Lizard has excellent eyesight that helps them spot tiny insects and detect predators from a distance. - **Solar Charger:** Erhard's Wall Lizard basks in the sun to warm its body, which helps them digest food and move quickly. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 18-22 cm - **Weight:** 0.002-0.01 kg - **Lifespan:** 3-7 years - **Speed:** 20 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 2-6 - **Incubation:** 30-60 days ## Diet & Feeding These tiny hunters mostly munch on small insects and other invertebrates they find. - **Primary Foods:** Grasshoppers, Beetles, Ants, Spiders, Caterpillars - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Balkan Whip Snake](https://www.snappit.app/explore/balkan-whip-snake) (*Hierophis gemonensis*) — a common snake predator - **Eaten by:** Common Kestrel (*Falco tinnunculus*) — a bird of prey hunts them - **Hunts:** [Field Cricket](https://www.snappit.app/explore/field-cricket) (*Gryllus campestris*) — preys on various small insects - **Eats:** Red Wood Ant (*Formica rufa*) — often preys on ants found on walls ## Traits - [Solitary](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/solitary): Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care. - [Camouflaged](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/camouflaged): Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Insectivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/insectivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Speedster](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/speedster): This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel. - [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-friendly): This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces. ## Collections - [Reptiles](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/reptiles) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always watch lizards from a distance and don't try to catch them. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Erhard's Wall Lizard? Compare toes, scales, head shape, crests and tail proportions. Many lizards can drop and regrow their tails, so a short tail isn't always a species trait. Lizard Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Erhard's Wall Lizard? 18-22 cm ### How much does Erhard's Wall Lizard weigh? 0.002-0.01 kg ### How long does Erhard's Wall Lizard live? 3-7 years ### How fast can Erhard's Wall Lizard move? 20 km/h ### What does Erhard's Wall Lizard eat? These tiny hunters mostly munch on small insects and other invertebrates they find. ### Where is Erhard's Wall Lizard usually found? Urban areas ### How does Erhard's Wall Lizard hunt? Foraging ## More Reptiles - [Pond Slider](https://www.snappit.app/explore/pond-slider) (*Trachemys scripta*) - [Western Fence Lizard](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-fence-lizard) (*Sceloporus occidentalis*) - [Common Five-lined Skink](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-five-lined-skink) (*Plestiodon fasciatus*) - [Desert Spiny Lizard](https://www.snappit.app/explore/desert-spiny-lizard) (*Sceloporus magister*) --- Source: [Erhard's Wall Lizard: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/erhards-wall-lizard)