Category: Reptiles

Chalcides levitoni

Discover the Chalcides levitoni, or Levito’s skink, a medium-sized lizard native to the Mediterranean, recognized for its elongated body, smooth scales, and unique ability to regenerate its tail. This agile, diurnal predator plays a vital role in its ecosystem by controlling insect populations and serves as an important food source for larger animals.
Chalcides manueli

Discover the fascinating Chalcides manueli, also known as Manuel’s skink, a slender, diurnal lizard native to the Mediterranean regions of Sicily and Malta. With its unique ability to shed its tail and a diet primarily consisting of small invertebrates, this vulnerable species plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance in its dry, rocky habitat.
Chalcides lanzai

Chalcides lanzai, commonly known as the Lanzai skink, is a slender, diurnal lizard found in Mediterranean sandy and rocky habitats. This species, characterized by its smooth, shiny scales ranging from light brown to dark gray, primarily feeds on small invertebrates and plays a vital role in its ecosystem as both a predator and prey.
Chalcides delislei

Discover the unique Chalcides delislei, a fascinating lizard from the Mediterranean, characterized by its elongated body, smooth scales, and distinctive slithering locomotion. Preferring dry, sandy habitats, this insectivorous species plays a vital role in controlling insect populations and is categorized as vulnerable due to habitat loss.
Chalcides ebneri

Discover the Chalcides ebneri, or Ebner’s skink, a diurnal species native to the Mediterranean regions of Europe, featuring a sleek, elongated body measuring 15 to 25 cm, smooth scales in various shades, and a diet of small invertebrates. This vulnerable skink is known for its habitat in dry, rocky areas and its fascinating ability to…
Chalcides colosii

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Chalcides coeruleopunctatus

Discover the Chalcides coeruleopunctatus, or blue-spotted skink, a striking Mediterranean reptile known for its elongated body, smooth scales adorned with distinctive blue spots, and unique limbless swimming motion. This insectivorous species thrives in warm, arid habitats and plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by controlling insect populations.
Chalcides boulengeri

Discover the Boulenger’s skink (Chalcides boulengeri), a medium-sized lizard native to the arid regions of North Africa, characterized by its smooth, shiny scales, and unique burrowing behavior. This vulnerable species thrives on a diet of small insects and plays a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance of its habitat.
Chalcides bedriagai

Discover the Chalcides bedriagai, a slender lizard native to the Mediterranean region, known for its smooth, camouflaging skin and unique serpentine body. This insectivorous species plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by controlling insect populations while exhibiting secretive burrowing behavior and viviparous reproduction.

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