european green lizard (lacerta viridis) sunbathing on a plank

reptile animal wildlife lizard green snake amphibian turtle frog nature tortoise serpent crocodile european lacerta viridis sunbathing plank commonly mediumsized native europe distinguished vibrant coloration vary bright olive contrasting blue throat males 39aph39 body elongated robust tail features distinctive black spots bars found range habitats including grasslands scrublands forest edges prefers areas ample vegetation sunlight adept climber basking sunny surfaces regulate temperature diet consists insects spiders small invertebrates