About Darevskia rudis (Bedriaga, 1886)
Darevskia rudis (first formally described by Bedriaga in 1886) is a species of lizard belonging to the Lacertidae family. Its known distribution includes the Caucasus region, specifically covering Georgia, Russia, and Azerbaijan, as well as the northern coastal area of Turkey. This is a common species that lives in rocky habitats within temperate forests; it can sometimes also be found in montane steppe. It occurs at elevations that reach up to 2,400 meters, or 7,900 feet, above sea level.