Ocellated Lizard
Timon lepidus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyLacertidae (Wall Lizards)
- GenusTimon (Ocellated Lizards)
- SpeciesTimon lepidus (Ocellated Lizard)
About the Ocellated Lizard
The ocellated lizard or jewelled lizard (Timon lepidus) is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae (wall lizards). The species is endemic to southwestern Europe. Additional common names for T. lepidus include eyed lizard and jeweled lacerta (in the pet trade).
Timon lepidus is one of the largest members of its family. Adults are 30 to 60 cm (0.98 to 1.97 ft) in total length (including tail) and may reach up to 90 cm (3.0 ft), weighing more than 0.5 kg (1.1 lb). About two-thirds of its length is tail. Newly hatched young are 4 to 5 cm (1.5 to 2 in) long, excluding tail.
This is a robust lizard with a serrated collar. The male has a characteristic broad head. It has thick, strong legs, with long, curved claws. The dorsal background colour is usually green, but sometimes grey or brownish, especially on the head and tail. This is overlaid with black stippling that may form a bold pattern of interconnected rosettes. The underside is yellowish or greenish, with both the male and female sporting bright blue spots along the flanks, though the male is typically brighter in colour than the female. Young are green, grey, or brown, with yellowish or... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Ocellated Lizard in Pyrénées National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cévennes National Park | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 2 | Picos de Europa National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 3 | Monfragüe National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 4 | Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 5 | Pyrénées National Park | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 6 | Mercantour National Park | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 7 | Sierra Nevada National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 8 | Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 9 | Aigüestortes National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 10 | Doñana National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Ocellated Lizard in Pyrénées National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Ocellated Lizard sighting in Pyrénées National Park, based on 88 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Ocellated Lizard in Pyrénées National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Ocellated Lizard in Pyrénées National Park in our monthly data.