Male Common Lizard (Lacerta vivipara) - Identification & Ecology #2272957 (License: Personal Use)

This image shows a male Common Lizard (Lacerta vivipara), a widespread reptile across Europe and parts of Asia, notable for its dark brown to black dorsal coloration with paired pale yellow or cream longitudinal stripes. Its slender body, long tail, and well-developed limbs reflect its agility in heathland, grassland, and woodland edge habitats. Males often display more vivid patterning during breeding season to attract mates and signal dominance.

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