Ablepharus anatolicus, commonly known as the Anatolian snake-eyed skink is a species of skink native to the Anatolian peninsula in the Republic of Türkiye. It is one of 35 species of lizards collectively called "snake-eyed skinks;" like snakes, they lack eyelids, instead having a layer of clear scales which cover the eye.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Anatolian Snake-eyed Skink being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Ablepharus budaki
- Ablepharus rueppellii
- Ablepharus kitaibelii
- Ablepharus deserti
- Panaspis wahlbergii
- Gymnophthalmus speciosus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Scincidae
- Genus
- Ablepharus
- Species
- Ablepharus anatolicus
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