Name

Psammodromus algirus

Algerian psammodromus

Framing

Phylum: Chordata

Subphylum: Vertebrata

Class: Reptilia

Order: Squamata

Suborder: Lacertilia

Family: Lacertidae

Genus: Psammodromus

Species: algirus

Habitat

Terrestrial. In diverse habitats, but mainly in scrubland and Mediterranean forest.

Feeding

Insectivore.

Distribution

Iberian Peninsula, North Africa and the French Mediterranean coast.

Conservation status

Minor concern

Additional information

Very long tail, more than twice the length of the head plus body. With two distinct white or yellowish dorsolateral lines.