Common Wall Lizard
Podarcis muralis
Adult common wall lizards live on sunny stone walls, ruins, rocky slopes, gardens, and urban structures across much of Europe and introduced parts of North America. They actively hunt insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates, making quick dashes from basking spots to seize prey. Males defend small territories with displays, chases, and occasional bites during the breeding season. Their flattened bodies help them slip into narrow cracks, and a detached tail can continue wriggling to divert predators.
- Type
- Swift
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- Common Wall Lizard Hatchling
- Common Wall Lizard Juvenile
- Common Wall Lizard