Common Lizard
The Common Lizard is a small reptile native to Europe and Asia. It is a fast and agile predator that feeds on a variety of insects and other small invertebrates.
The Common Lizard is a vital part of its ecosystem, as it helps to control insect populations. It is known for its ability to shed its tail when threatened, which distracts the predator and allows the lizard to escape.
Common Lizard
Classification
Reptilia > Squamata > Lacertidae > Zootoca > Z. vivipara
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
5 - 6 inches
(13 - 15 cm)
Average Weight
0.1 - 0.2 oz
(3 - 6 g)
Average Life Span
3 - 5 years
Gestation Period
50 - 60 days
Did You Know?
The Common Lizard is found across a wide range of habitats in Europe and Asia.
Unlike most lizards, the Common Lizard gives birth to live young instead of laying eggs.
They can shed their tail when threatened, a defense mechanism called autotomy, and the tail will regrow.
The Common Lizard is also known as the Viviparous Lizard due to its live-bearing nature.
Their diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
They are often seen basking in the sun to regulate their body temperature.
Common Lizards typically live for about 5-6 years in the wild.
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