The Italian wall lizard, or ruin lizard.
The Italian wall lizard, P. sicula, is a reptile species that has been introduced worldwide. Its native range comprises the Italian Peninsula, Sicily and the no...
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The Italian wall lizard, P. sicula, is a reptile species that has been introduced worldwide. Its native range comprises the Italian Peninsula, Sicily and the north Adriatic coast.
This lizard is very eclectic in its habitat use, being found both in natural areas, agricultural environments and urban areas. It tends to use trees and man-made structures as refuges, which enhances its accidental transportation. These ecological traits together with its behavioral characteristics have led to its successful introduction and spread to new environments where it can negatively impact native lizards through competition, displacement and hybridization.
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This lizard is very eclectic in its habitat use, being found both in natural areas, agricultural environments and urban areas. It tends to use trees and man-made structures as refuges, which enhances its accidental transportation. These ecological traits together with its behavioral characteristics have led to its successful introduction and spread to new environments where it can negatively impact native lizards through competition, displacement and hybridization.
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