European Glass Lizard
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European Glass Lizard
Pseudopus apodus
The European Glass Lizard is a unique lizard that looks like a snake! It has a long, smooth body and can be found basking in the sun. Unlike most lizards, it has no legs, making it special and fun to see.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The European Glass Lizard is a legless lizard, often mistaken for a snake, with a sturdy, elongated body. It has a distinctive groove along its sides and a coloration ranging from olive-brown to grey, sometimes with darker markings. Unlike snakes, it possesses eyelids and external ear openings.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassSquamataOrderLacertiliaFamilyAnguidaeGenusPseudopus
Category
ReptilesRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Despite looking like a snake, this lizard has eyelids and can blink!
Its scales are reinforced, making it surprisingly tough and armored against bumps!
These tough lizards can live for decades, even longer than many pets!
They are one of the largest legless lizards in the entire world!
Special abilities
Ability
Tail Breaker
European Glass Lizard can shed its tail to distract predators, allowing it to escape harm.
Ability
Snake Disguise
European Glass Lizard has a long, legless body that helps it mimic a snake, deterring some predators.
Ability
Dirt Diver
European Glass Lizard can burrow into loose soil and vegetation, hiding from threats and finding shelter.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 60-120 cm
- Weight
- 0.5-2.5 kg
- Lifespan
- 20-30 years
- Top Speed
- 8 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 6-10
- Incubation
- 45-60 days
Diet & Feeding
This lizard is a skilled hunter, munching on insects, snails, and small rodents!
Primary Foods
- snails
- slugs
- insects
- small rodents
- bird eggs
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Common Buzzard
Buteo buteo
Hunted by birds of prey from above.
eaten by
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
A meal for cunning foxes that patrol its habitat.
eats
Garden Snail
Helix aspersa
Crushes hard snail shells with powerful jaws.
eats
Field Cricket
Gryllus bimaculatus
An active hunter of various ground-dwelling insects.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Regenerative
Regenerative organisms possess the ability to regrow lost or damaged body parts, tissues, or organs.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
If you see a lizard, watch it from a distance and don't touch it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is European Glass Lizard?
60-120 cm
How much does European Glass Lizard weigh?
0.5-2.5 kg
How long does European Glass Lizard live?
20-30 years
How fast can European Glass Lizard move?
8 km/h
What does European Glass Lizard eat?
This lizard is a skilled hunter, munching on insects, snails, and small rodents!
Where is European Glass Lizard usually found?
Grasslands
How does European Glass Lizard hunt?
Foraging
How many eggs does European Glass Lizard lay?
6-10
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