About Podarcis peloponnesiacus (Bibron & Bory, 1833)
Scientific Name and Size
The Peloponnese wall lizard, scientifically named Podarcis peloponnesiacus (Bibron & Bory, 1833), reaches a snout-to-vent length of approximately 8.5 cm (3.3 in), with a tail that is roughly twice the length of its body. Males are generally larger than females on average.
Body Structure
This is a robust lizard species, and adult males have especially large heads.
Dorsal Coloration
Its colouring is quite variable, but the base colour is typically an olive-brown or greyish-brown shade, with a pale stripe running along the spine and more distinct pale stripes along the dorsolateral area.
Flank and Shoulder Markings
The mottled flanks often have one or more blue spots above the shoulder, and the blue colour can extend along the flanks in males.
Underpart Coloration
The underparts are red, orange, or white, and have no spots.
Juvenile Traits
Juveniles of this species often have blue tails.
