Podarcis waglerianus ?

[Andre Schmid]

For the Lizard-Experts:

Is this Podarcis waglerianus ? Found in Sicily last week...

[Mario Schweiger]

looks like siculus, but hybrids occur in large parts of Sicily
Location?
waglerianus not in the NE of Sicily (approx. N and E of Mount Aetna).

Mario

[Andre Schmid]

Thanks for your fast reply Mario.

We found them in east/south east sicily, near Syrakus.

Here a siculus from same Area

And the (?) waglerianus from different angle

[Peter Oefinger]

For me it looks like a clear waglerianus. Mario: What's the reason for your doubts?

[Mario Schweiger]

Yes, it is!

@Peter:
On the lateral view it looked a bit reticulated and the dorsolateral stripe nearly invisible - not pronounced.

Mario

[Peter Oefinger]

I see. On the other hand, some characteristic waglerianus specifica: bright yellow throat, green color on back extends to the tail (at siculus, it ends at the hind legs)

[Andre Schmid]

Thanks Peter and Mario !

[Jeroen Speybroeck]

Like Peter said, a beautiful and typical waglerianus by my book too.