Fitzinger's algyroides


Fitzinger's algyroides, also called the pygmy algyroides or the pygmy keeled lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae.

Etymology

The specific name, fitzingeri, is in honor of Austrian herpetologist Leopold Fitzinger.

Geographic range

A. fitzingeri is found only in Corsica and Sardinia.

Habitat

The natural habitats of A. fitzingeri are temperate forests, temperate shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, temperate grassland, rocky areas, arable land, pastureland, and rural gardens.