Western Green Lizard
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Western Green Lizard
Lacerta bilineata
The Western Green Lizard is a bright green lizard that loves to bask in the sun. It has a long body and can be very fast when it runs away from danger.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Western Green Lizard is a striking reptile with a bright emerald green body, often featuring small black flecks and a pale yellow belly. Males may develop brilliant blue throats during breeding season, setting them apart visually from their plainer counterparts.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassSquamataOrderLacertiliaFamilyLacertidaeGenusLacerta
Category
ReptilesRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Believe it or not, these lizards sometimes eat their own shed skin to get back valuable nutrients!
Look out! Male Western Green Lizards flash a bright blue chin to impress females and warn rivals!
When it gets cold, Western Green Lizards dig into the ground to hibernate all winter long!
Wow! These lizards can live up to 15 years, much longer than many other small reptiles!
Special abilities
Ability
Detachable Tail
Western Green Lizards can drop their tail if a predator grabs it, because it keeps them safe while the tail regrows.
Ability
Sun Worshipper
Western Green Lizards can control their body temperature by basking in the sun, which helps them stay active.
Ability
Vibrant Display
Western Green Lizards have bright blue throats in males during breeding season that helps them attract a mate.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 25-40 cm
- Weight
- 0.02-0.1 kg
- Lifespan
- 5-15 years
- Top Speed
- 20 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 6-25
- Incubation
- 40-70 days
Diet & Feeding
These lizards mostly feast on insects and spiders, but they also enjoy juicy fruits and berries!
Age differences: Young lizards eat smaller insects; adults hunt larger prey and consume more plant matter.
Primary Foods
- crickets
- grasshoppers
- beetles
- spiders
- berries
- soft fruits
Foraging Method
- Pursuit
Ecological connections
eaten by
Booted Eagle
Hieraaetus pennatus
A key aerial predator, snatching these lizards from sunny basking spots.
eaten by
Smooth Snake
Coronella austriaca
This non-venomous snake is a specialist predator, hunting various lizards.
hunts
Mealworm Beetle
Tenebrio molitor
Actively pursues and consumes various beetles and their larval forms.
eats
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Red Raspberry
Rubus idaeus
Supplements its insect diet with ripe, soft berries and fruits when available.
Traits
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.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not try to catch or hold lizards; they are best admired from a distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Western Green Lizard?
25-40 cm
How much does Western Green Lizard weigh?
0.02-0.1 kg
How long does Western Green Lizard live?
5-15 years
How fast can Western Green Lizard move?
20 km/h
What does Western Green Lizard eat?
These lizards mostly feast on insects and spiders, but they also enjoy juicy fruits and berries!
Where is Western Green Lizard usually found?
Grasslands
How does Western Green Lizard hunt?
Pursuit
How many eggs does Western Green Lizard lay?
6-25
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