A beautiful male of the Psammodromus algirus species, commonly known as Algerian psammodromus, shows his yellow throat indicating that the mating season is approaching.
As the heat progresses, the yellow of the throat will turn bright orange, which can fill the entire head!
Photos taken in the Alentejo region, Southern Portugal.
Psammodromus algirus, male © David Germano | All rights reserved.
Psammodromus algirus, male © David Germano | All rights reserved.