Snake-eyed Lizard

Snake-eyed Lizard

Ophisops elegans

LCLeast ConcernNTVUENCR
Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
at Antalya

In 3 days ~60% in a week ~90%

5 Verified sightings at Antalya
July Best month

About the Snake-eyed Lizard

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. O. elegans has the following distinguishing characters: Head moderate, feebly depressed. Upper head-shields smooth or slightly rugose; nostril lateral, pierced between on upper and a lower nasal, and followed by one or two postnasals; frontonasal single; four supra-oculars, first and fourth very small, the two principal separated from the supraciliaries by a series of granules: occipital small, in contact with or separated from the interparietal; subocular bordering the lip, normally between the fourth and fifth upper labials; temporal scales small, smooth; usually two large supratemporal shields bordering the parietal; a large tympanic shield. A. gular fold may be distinguishable; collar absent or feebly marked. Dorsal scales variable in size, as large as or larger than the laterals; 30 to 40 scales round the middle of the body, ventrals included. A more or less enlarged postero-median preanal plate. The hind limb reaches about the ear in the male, the... Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

More parks will be added in future updates.

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Izmir 🇹🇷 Turkey
~30%
2 Antalya 🇹🇷 Turkey
~30%
3 Ankara 🇹🇷 Turkey
~20%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Snake-eyed Lizard in Antalya?

Possible

About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Snake-eyed Lizard sighting in Antalya on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 6th most-seen of the 7 reptiles we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 60%, and over a week to about 90%, if each day is a fresh chance.

When is the best time to see a Snake-eyed Lizard in Antalya?

February and July

In those months about 50% of wildlife watchers report a Snake-eyed Lizard in Antalya on a given day, against under 5% in April–June, August and October–November, the lowest months.

Is Antalya the best place to see a Snake-eyed Lizard?

Among the best

Of the 3 cities where we can rate Snake-eyed Lizard sightings, Antalya ranks 2nd at about 30%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Izmir (Turkey, about 30%).

Where does the Snake-eyed Lizard sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Snake-eyed Lizard is recorded against all the reptiles logged in Antalya (5 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.

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