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Common lizard
Scientific name: Zootoca vivipara
Look out for a common lizard basking in the warm sun as you wander around heathlands, moorlands and grasslands. You might even be lucky enough to spot one in your garden, too!
Species information
Category
Statistics
Length: 10-15cmAverage lifespan: 5-6 years
Conservation status
Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework.