The rich and rare biodiversity in Cyprus. The Cyprus biodiversity includes 1908 plants, 780 seashells, 250 fishes, more than 7.000 insects, 410 birds including migratory, 31 mammals, 9 snakes, 11 lizards,three amphibians, 120 land snails, fungi estimated 5-8 thousandand and three turtles.These numbers continually increase as a result of researc. Also see All about Cyprus.
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Showing posts with label Reptiles of Cyprus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Reptiles of Cyprus. Show all posts
Προστατεύεται από την Σύμβαση της Βέρνης (Παράρτημα ΙIΙ) Έχει κηρυχτεί ως «Κινδυνεύον» από την IUCN
Schreiber's fringe-fingered lizard (Acanthodactylus schreiberi ) is a species of lizard in the Lacertidaefamily. A. schreiberi is found in Cyprus, Israel, Lebanon, and Turkey.
The natural habitats of Schreiber's fringe-fingered lizard are sandyshores, pastureland, and plantations. A. schreiberi is threatened by habitat loss. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Προστατεύεται από την Ευρωπαϊκή Οδηγία 92/43/ΕΚ (Παράρτημα ΙV) Προστατεύεται από τον Κυπριακό Νόμο 153(Ι)2003 (Παράρτημα III) Προστατεύεται από την Σύμβαση της Βέρνης (Παράρτημα ΙΙ)
The snake-eyed lizard (Ophisops elegans) is a species of lizard found in the Mediterranean region and Central Asia. 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 shoulder or a little beyond in the female. 7 to 12 (usually 9 to 11) femoral pores on each side. Tail about twice as long as head and body. Olive or bronzy above, with black spots usually forming longitudinal series, sometimes forming a network; frequently and or two light longitudinal streaks on each side; lower surfaces white. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Subspecies
The following nine subspecies are
recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.
Προστατεύεται από την Ευρωπαϊκή Οδηγία 92/43/ΕΚ (Παράρτημα ΙV) Προστατεύεται από τον Κυπριακό Νόμο 153(Ι)2003 (Παράρτημα ΙΙΙ)
Προστατεύεται από την Σύμβαση της Βέρνης (Παράρτημα ΙΙ)
Chalcides ocellatus, or ocellated skink (also known as eyed skink or gongilo) is a species of skink found in Greece, southern Italy,Malta, and parts of northern Africa. As an adult, it generally reaches about 15 to 30 cm (6 to 12 in) of length with a 22 to 39 g weight and has a small head, cylindrical body, and five toes on each foot. They are very agile and are often found in arid areas. It is strongly related to Chalcides colosii, and C. colosii was formerly considered a subspecies of C. ocellatus. C. ocellatus is notable for the presence of ocelli and for its wide variety of coloration patterns. It preys on various insects, including those with hard exoskeletons, arachnids, and small lizards, including its own young. In captivity it also eats sweet fruits, boiled eggs and pieces of meat. Females of the species give birth to live young through vivipary. Chalcides ocellatus is considered to be a generalist species and can be found in a wide variety of environments, such as farmland and gravel deserts around the Mediterranean coast. Its main escape tactic from predators is to run behind vegetation, most likely because it is not suited to run very fast. Its limbs are somewhat short, but not adapted for fossorial movement.From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
