Ophisops leschenaultii, commonly called Leschenault's snake-eye, Leschenault’s lacerta, and Leschenault's cabrita, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is native to India and eastern Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka, this lizard is called pandura katussa in Sinhala. In some parts of the country, it is also called heeraluwa or sikanala, which is a common name for all skink-like reptiles.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Leschenault's Snake-Eye 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Lacertidae
- Genus
- Ophisops
- Species
- Ophisops leschenaultii
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