Surrey Amphibian and Reptile Group (SARG) 

Wall Lizard Colonies: Newton Ferrers


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Newton Ferrers
(Devon)

 

Closest Town:

PLYMPTON (8.9 km)

 

Introduction date:

1998 (reported and confirmed in 2008)

Site Name:

Newton Ferrers

 

Source of introduction:

Unknown

Site Access:

Public

 

Colony Status:

Extant

Relative population estimate:

60

 

Extirpation date:

N/a

 
History:

 
Ecological impact:

 
Habitat:

South facing garden slopes bordering an estuary. Habitat is rocky with scattered vegetation. Dry stone walls occur and are thought to provide cover and shelter.

 
Morphology:

Green backed - possibly Podarcis muralis maculiventris

Adult male © Jane and Shane White.
Adult male © Jane and Shane White.
Adult female © Jane and Shane White.
Adult female © Jane and Shane White.
 
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