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Catalonian Wall Lizard
Podarcis liolepis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyLacertidae (Wall Lizards)
- GenusPodarcis
- SpeciesPodarcis liolepis (Catalonian Wall Lizard)
In 3 days ~50% in a week ~80%
26 Verified sightings at Valencia, Spain
266 In all 5 parks From 2019 to 2026
October Best month
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted
About the Catalonian Wall Lizard
Podarcis liolepis, the Columbretes wall lizard or Catalan wall lizard, is very similar to the other lizards in the genus Podarcis. This species was formerly described as a subspecies of the Iberian wall lizard, but has now been elevated to species status. These are slender lizards with long tails, narrow tapered heads and long thin toes, and stout legs. Colours are variable, although generally grey-brown. Often very subtle spots and stripes along the back and flanks can be seen and these can be more distinguished in the female. The underside is a much lighter cream or beige with sometimes a reddish tint. Adults grow 15–20 cm in length from the nose to tip of the tail. Body length can be a little as one third of the total body length, the tail making up the other two thirds.
Lifespan around 4–5 years. Sexual maturity is reached in their second year. Breeding takes place in spring after they wake from winter hibernation. 1-5 eggs are laid, each around 5x9mm, in cracks in rocks or under stones. During development the eggs swell and after 8 weeks when ready to hatch they can be 8x15mm in size. They hatch out around early July.
They are found in the north... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Catalonian Wall Lizard in Valencia, Spain
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cévennes National Park | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 2 | Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 3 | Sierra Nevada National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 4 | Aigüestortes National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 5 | Pyrénées National Park | 🇫🇷 France |
Closest Relatives at Valencia, Spain
No species of the same family or order lives in Valencia, Spain, so these are its closest relatives here: other reptiles.
Before you go
What are the chances of seeing a Catalonian Wall Lizard in Valencia, Spain?
Possible
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Catalonian Wall Lizard sighting in Valencia, Spain on a given day, based on 26 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 2nd most-seen of the 7 reptiles we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 50%, and over a week to about 80%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Catalonian Wall Lizard in Valencia, Spain?
February, June and September–October
In those months about 30% of wildlife watchers report a Catalonian Wall Lizard in Valencia, Spain on a given day, against under 5% in November to January, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see a Catalonian Wall Lizard?
Between 11 am and 2 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Catalonian Wall Lizard sightings with a recorded time, and about 8 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Valencia, Spain the best place to see a Catalonian Wall Lizard?
2nd of 2
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Catalonian Wall Lizard sightings, Valencia, Spain ranks 2nd at about 20%. The best odds are in Barcelona (Spain, about 40%).
Where does the Catalonian Wall Lizard sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Catalonian Wall Lizard is recorded against all the reptiles logged in Valencia, Spain (26 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
