Ophisops elegans, commonly known as the snake-eyed lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to the Mediterranean region and Central Asia. There are nine recognized subspecies.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Snake-eyed Lizard 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
- Psammodromus hispanicus
- Psammodromus edwarsianus
- Psammodromus occidentalis
- Liolaemus lemniscatus
- Podarcis peloponnesiacus
- Ichnotropis capensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Lacertidae
- Genus
- Ophisops
- Species
- Ophisops elegans
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