The Anatolian rock lizard (Anatololacerta anatolica) is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. It is found in western Anatolia and on islands off the coast, where its natural habitats are temperate forests and rocky areas. A common species, the IUCN has listed it as being of "least concern".
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Anatolian Rock 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
- Anatololacerta finikensis
- Anatololacerta pelasgiana
- Anatololacerta ibrahimi
- Apathya cappadocica
- Podarcis vaucheri
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Lacertidae
- Genus
- Anatololacerta
- Species
- Anatololacerta anatolica
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