About Lacerta trilineata Bedriaga, 1886
Taxonomic Classification
The Balkan green lizard, with the scientific name Lacerta trilineata Bedriaga, 1886, is a lizard species belonging to the family Lacertidae.
Regional Distribution Status
It is the most widespread lizard species found in the Balkans.
Country Range
This species occurs in Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Palestine, Syria, and Turkey.
Natural Habitats
Its natural habitats include Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, sandy shores, arable land, pastureland, plantations, and rural gardens.
Main Threats
It faces threats from habitat loss.
Reproductive Cycle
For Greek populations of this species, the reproductive cycle of both males and females runs from April to July.
Sexual Maturity Threshold
Both sexes reach sexual maturity when their body size reaches approximately 80 millimeters.
