Darevskia derjugini facts for kids
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The Darevskia derjugini is a type of lizard that lives in parts of Southeast Europe and Western Asia. It is part of the family called Lacertidae, which includes many common lizards. There are six different kinds, or subspecies, of this lizard.
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What's in a Name?
The scientific name for this lizard, derjugini, was chosen to honor a Russian scientist. His name was Konstantin Michailovich Derjugin. He was a hydrobiologist, which means he studied living things in water.
Where Does It Live?
You can find the Darevskia derjugini in several countries. These include Azerbaijan, Georgia, southwestern Russia, and Turkey.
Where Does It Like to Live?
This lizard prefers to live in forest areas. It can be found at different heights, usually between 600 and 1,700 meters (about 1,970 to 5,580 feet) above sea level.
How Does It Have Babies?
The Darevskia derjugini is an oviparous animal. This means the female lizard lays eggs. A female lizard usually lays a group of four to eight eggs at a time. This group of eggs is called a clutch.
Different Kinds of Derjugin's Lizard
Scientists have identified six different subspecies of Darevskia derjugini. A subspecies is a group of animals within a species that has small differences, often because they live in different areas. The main type is called the nominotypical subspecies.
- Darevskia derjugini abchasica (Bischoff, 1982)
- Darevskia derjugini barani (Bischoff, 1982)
- Darevskis derjugini boehmei (Bischoff, 1982)
- Darevskia derjugini derjugini (Nikolsky, 1998)
- Darevskia derjugini orlowae (Bischoff, 1984)
- Darevskia derjugini silvatica (Bartenef & Reznikova, 1931)
