Viviparous Lizard
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Viviparous Lizard
Zootoca vivipara
The Viviparous Lizard is a small lizard that gives birth to live young. It has a smooth body and can often be found in grassy areas.
Habitat: Grasslands and heathlands.
Appearance
The Viviparous Lizard is a small, slender reptile, typically brown or grey with a prominent dark stripe down its back and often scattered dark spots. Males frequently display a vibrant orange or yellow belly, making them distinct from females and other small lizards.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassSquamataOrderLacertiliaFamilyLacertidaeGenusZootoca
Category
ReptilesRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
Snaps
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Interesting facts
Some Viviparous Lizards can surprisingly lay eggs instead of giving live birth!
Their babies are born ready to hunt, not needing any parent care!
This lizard holds the record for being the world's most northern reptile!
When it gets super cold, they produce a special "antifreeze" inside their bodies!
Special abilities
Ability
Tail Detachment
Viviparous Lizard can drop its wiggling tail to escape danger, confusing predators and aiding escape.
Ability
Temperature Control
Viviparous Lizard can bask in the sun to warm up quickly, helping it stay active even in cooler climates.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 10-18 cm
- Weight
- 0.005-0.01 kg
- Lifespan
- 5-10 years
- Top Speed
- 8 km/h
Diet & Feeding
These small hunters munch on all sorts of creepy crawlies like insects and spiders!
Primary Foods
- spiders
- crickets
- grasshoppers
- beetles
- slugs
- worms
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Adder
Vipera berus
A common snake predator in its habitat.
eaten by
Kestrel
Falco tinnunculus
Often preyed upon by this common bird of prey.
eaten by
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Ravens are opportunistic hunters that eat lizards.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Also known as
Common LizardZootoca Lizard
Collections
Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Viviparous Lizard?
10-18 cm
How much does Viviparous Lizard weigh?
0.005-0.01 kg
How long does Viviparous Lizard live?
5-10 years
How fast can Viviparous Lizard move?
8 km/h
What does Viviparous Lizard eat?
These small hunters munch on all sorts of creepy crawlies like insects and spiders!
Where is Viviparous Lizard usually found?
Grasslands and heathlands.
How does Viviparous Lizard hunt?
Foraging
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