The viviparous lizard, or common lizard, is a Eurasian lizard. It lives farther north than any other species of non-marine reptile, and is named for the fact that it is viviparous, meaning it not only lays eggs, but also gives birth to live young.
Higher classification: Zootoca
Rank: Species
Scientific name: Zootoca vivipara
Weight: 2 to 5g
Family: Lacertidae
Order: Squamata
Phylum: Chordata