Zauneidechse

sand lizard

noun TSOWN-eye-dekh-ze Rare

Usage Note

Zauneidechse (Lacerta agilis) is a strictly protected lizard in Germany; males turn bright green on the flanks during breeding season. It favours sunny, dry habitats like railway embankments and heathland.

Examples

"Der Zauneidechsen-Bestand ist durch den Verlust von Magerrasenflächen bedroht."

Natural Translation

The sand lizard population is threatened by the loss of dry grassland areas.

Literal Translation

The sand-lizard population is threatened through the loss of dry-grassland areas.

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