Phoenicolacerta kulzeri facts for kids
Phoenicolacerta kulzeri, also known as Kulzer's rock lizard, is a type of lizard. It belongs to the Lacertidae family, which includes many common lizards. This special lizard lives only in Western Asia. It is currently an endangered species, meaning it is at risk of disappearing forever.
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Lacertidae |
| Genus: | Phoenicolacerta |
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P. kulzeri
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| Phoenicolacerta kulzeri L. Müller & Wettstein, 1932
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About Its Name
The lizard's scientific name, kulzeri, honors a German beetle expert named Hans Kulzer. He lived from 1889 to 1974. Mr. Kulzer was the person who collected the very first example of this lizard. This first example is called the holotype.
Where It Lives
Kulzer's rock lizard is found in a few countries in the Middle East. You can find it in Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. It is a species that lives only in these areas.
Its Home
The natural home, or habitat, of Kulzer's rock lizard is rocky areas. These lizards like to live among rocks and stones.
Reproduction
Kulzer's rock lizard reproduces by laying eggs. This means it is an oviparous species. The female lizard lays her eggs, and then the baby lizards hatch from them.
Conservation Status
This lizard is currently considered an endangered species. Its biggest threat is habitat loss. This means that the places where it naturally lives are being destroyed or changed. Protecting its rocky habitats is very important for its survival.
Types of Kulzer's Rock Lizard
Scientists recognize three different types, or subspecies, of Kulzer's rock lizard. These are slight variations within the same species.
- Phoenicolacerta kulzeri petraea (Bischoff & J. Müller, 1999)
- Phoenicolacerta kulzeri khasaliensis Modrý, Necas, Rifai, Bischoff, Hamidan & Amr, 2013
- Phoenicolacerta kulzeri kulzeri (L. Müller & Wettstein, 1932)
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