Darevskia derjugini (Nikolsky, 1898)

Taxonomy

Darevskia derjugini is a lizard species belonging to the family Lacertidae.

Subspecies Recognition

It is native to Southeast Europe and Western Asia, and six subspecies of this species are currently recognized.

Geographic Range

Its geographic range includes Azerbaijan, Georgia, southwestern Russia, and Turkey.

Habitat and Altitude Range

Its preferred natural habitat is forest, found at altitudes ranging from 600 meters to 1,700 meters, or 2,000 feet to 5,600 feet.

Reproduction

Darevskia derjugini reproduces by laying eggs, with a clutch size of four to eight eggs.