Community observations support conservation research
Have you seen an Italian wall lizard?
Sightings of Podarcis siculus help document introduced populations and support research on their distribution, persistence, and conservation need in the United States.
Every observation can be useful
A clear photograph is helpful, but blurry, distant, or partial photographs may still provide enough information for an initial identification. Please send what you have, along with as much location information as possible.
Submit through iNaturalist
Add the observation to the Italian Wall Lizards in America project. An iNaturalist observation keeps the photograph, date, and location together and makes the record easier to review.
Submit by email
If you prefer not to create an iNaturalist account, email the photograph and GPS location to brichey@tamu.edu. If exact coordinates are unavailable, include a short description of where the lizard was seen.
What to include with a sighting
Photograph
Send the clearest image available—even if it is blurry or incomplete.
Location
GPS coordinates are best, but a street, park, town, or landmark can also help.
Date
Include the date the lizard was seen or the photograph was taken.
Context
Note how many lizards were present and what kind of habitat or structure they used.
Where have introductions been recorded?
Italian wall lizards have records of introduction in 14 states. Dark blue indicates states with documented established populations; light blue indicates additional introduction records.
Established populations
California, Connecticut, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington
Additional introduction records
Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, South Carolina, and Virginia
Established populations based on The Center for North American Herpetology.
Need help finding the location?
Many phones store location information with photographs. This short video guide explains how to check a photo’s location history. If you cannot find it, send the photograph anyway and describe where it was taken.
Questions, outreach, or collaboration
Use this form for questions, suggestions, collaboration, or outreach requests. For sighting photographs, please use iNaturalist or email brichey@tamu.edu.
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