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of the real lizards, family Lacertidae
Population:
Podarcis pityusensis Illa d’Encalders (pityusensis)
Synonyms:
Lacerta lilfordi caldesiana MÜLLER, 1928
Podarcis pityusensis pityusensis SALVADOR, 1984
Types:
Holotype: ZSM 2226 (lost). coll. Z. KAMER, 1928. Paratypes: ZSM 2215 (lost), 6 specimens. Paratypes: ZBK 883 - ZBK 886.
Terra Typica:
Insel Caldés an der Nordküste von Ibiza.
Taxonomic notes:
Population extinct due to the invasive snake Hemorrhois hippocrepis (CIRER & VAN DEN BERG 2025).
Relevant taxonomic literature:
Müller, L. (1928) -
Salvador, A. (1984) -
Cirer, A.M. & Berg, M.P. van den (2025) -
In this study we compile data regarding lizard densities of the island populations of the Ibiza wall lizard, Podarcis pityusensis, which can serve as a baseline for future research and control of the invasive snakes, and in particular the horseshoe whip snake Hemorrhois hippocrepis, in the Pityusic Islands. Special attention has been given to the correct official spelling of 96 locations of which 89 are real rocks, islets and islands. For each island a short description, toponymy, faunal and floral aspects and some herpetological history is given, and a lizard density value was assigned. The results are very disturbing, with two confirmed- and three most likely extinct island populations of Podarcis pityusensis, and we call for coordinated action.
Spain
Podarcis pityusensis Illa d’Encalders: 41 references
Illa d’Encalders “Wild” pictures (2)
Illa d’Encalders © Mike Zawadzki