European Glass Lizard

Pseudopus apodus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Reptilia · Anguidae

About

The sheltopusik, also spelled scheltopusik, sheltopusick, scheltopusick, sheltopusic, or scheltopusic, and also commonly known as Pallas's glass lizard, the European legless lizard, or the European glass lizard, is a species of large glass lizard found from Southern Europe to Central Asia.

Fun Fact

levantinus is the largest and most genetically diverse of the subspecies, indicating an older and more complex evolutionary history compared to its sister subspecies.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Restricted to the Levant, from southern Turkey south to Israel and Palestine P.

Diet

Eat after four days.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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