Podarcis filfolensis (Bedriaga, 1876)

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

Podarcis filfolensis (Bedriaga, 1876), commonly called the filfola lizard or Maltese wall lizard, is a lizard species that belongs to the Lacertidae family.

Distribution

This species is distributed in the Pelagian Islands of Italy, as well as the entire island group of Malta.

Natural Habitats

Its natural habitats include Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, rocky areas, rocky shores, arable land, pastureland, and rural gardens.