Dalmatolacerta oxycephala
| Kingdom |
Phylum |
Class |
Order |
Family |
| ANIMALIA |
CHORDATA |
REPTILIA |
SQUAMATA |
LACERTIDAE |
| Scientific Name: |
Dalmatolacerta oxycephala |
| Species Authority: |
(Duméril and Bibron, 1839) |
Common Name/s:
| English |
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Sharp-snouted Rock Lizard |
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| Synonym/s: |
Lacerta oxycephala Duméril and Bibron, 1839
Lacerta oxycephala Duméril & Bibron, 1839
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Assessment Information
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| Red List Category & Criteria: |
Least Concern
ver 3.1
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| Year Published: |
2009 |
| Assessor/s: |
Jelka Crnobrnja Isailovic, Rastko Ajtic, Milan Vogrin |
| Reviewer/s: |
Cox, N. and Temple, H.J. (Global Reptile Assessment) |
| Contributor/s: |
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Justification:
Listed as Least Concern in view of its wide distribution, presumed large population, and because it is unlikely to be declining fast enough to qualify for listing in a more threatened category.
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| History: |
| 2006 |
– |
Least Concern
(IUCN 2006)
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| 2006 |
– |
Least Concern
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Geographic Range
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| Range Description: |
This species is present in Mediterranean and sub-Mediterranean habitats in southern Croatia (including some Adriatic islands), southern Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Montenegro. It possibly also occurs in Albania but this requires confirmation. It has an elevational range of sea level to around 1,600m asl. |
| Countries: |
Native: Bosnia and Herzegovina; Croatia; Montenegro |
| Range Map: |
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Population
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| Population: |
It can occur at high densities in suitable habitat.
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| Population Trend: |
Unknown
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Habitat and Ecology
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| Habitat and Ecology: |
It is a sun-loving species generally found in rocky areas, on cliffs and also on buildings in towns and villages. The females lay clutches of two to four eggs. It is quite an adaptable species.
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| Systems: |
Terrestrial |
| Major Threat(s): |
It might have been traded in the past, but this is not occurring much anymore. A dam might be built that would affect the northern population of the species. Otherwise it is a relatively unthreatened species at present.
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Conservation Actions
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| Conservation Actions: |
It is listed on Annex III of the Bern Convention and is protected in some countries by national legislation. Its range includes several protected areas.
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