Knowra Lacertidae Lacertidae Lacertidae is a family of mostly Old World lizards, including wall lizards, sand lizards, and true lizards. Most species are active, ground-dwelling insectivores with well-developed limbs.
Squamata : An order of reptiles that includes lizards, snakes, and amphisbaenians. Lacertidae is one of the major lizard families within this reptile order.
Sand lizard : A lacertid lizard, especially the European species Lacerta agilis, adapted to sandy habitats. It is a familiar example of a lacertid whose habitat needs shape conservation efforts.
Teiidae : A family of mainly American lizards that includes tegus and whiptails. Teiids resemble lacertids in some body features but belong to a separate lineage.
Lizard evolution : The evolutionary history of lizards, from their early squamate ancestors to modern lineages. Lacertid origins and diversification form one branch of the wider lizard radiation.
Lizard : A diverse group of squamate reptiles, most of which have four limbs and external ear openings. Lacertids are lizards, with the group’s typical body plan and evolutionary history.
Common wall lizard : A small European lizard, Podarcis muralis, often found on walls, rocks, and other sunlit surfaces. Its spread beyond its native range makes it a useful case in invasion biology.
Gymnophthalmidae : A diverse family of mostly small, often secretive lizards native to Central and South America. These New World relatives contrast with Lacertidae’s primarily Old World distribution.
Lizard fossil record : The preserved remains and traces of lizards used to reconstruct their evolutionary history. Fossils provide evidence about when lacertid relatives appeared and how their ranges changed.
Lacertoidea : A clade of squamate reptiles that includes Lacertidae and several related lizard families. This broader lineage places lacertids among their closest family-level relatives.
Lacerta viridis : A large green lacertid found across parts of southeastern and central Europe. Its conspicuous coloration and broad range make it a common subject of field identification.
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