Female reproductive characteristics of the Balkan wall lizard (Podarcis taurica) in the northwestern periphery of its range
Journal: Open Life Sciences
Year: 2010

Abstract We present data on the female reproductive traits of the Balkan wall lizard in the Deliblato Sand, a large continental sandland in the Pannonian area in the northwestern periphery of the species range. The clutch and egg characteristics of the population were investigated on the basis of clutches laid in laboratory conditions by gravid females captured in one locality. Balkan wall lizards produced at least two clutches in a breeding season. Individual females laid clutches of commonly t