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Ocellated Lizard

Timon lepidus · Lacertidae

Best monthsApr–Junmost records
Records50,682in 4 countries
Most seen inSpain23,046 records
Red ListNear threatenedIUCN status
Ocellated Lizard
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About

Ocellated Lizard in brief

The ocellated lizard (Timon lepidus) is a reptile of the Lacertidae family — species of reptile.

Across the 4 countries we cover it has 50,682 published records, most of them from Spain, France and Portugal. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in April, May and June and fall to their lowest in January and December.

Its global conservation status is near threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Spain23,046 records · best May, Jun
France21,795 records · best May, Jun
Portugal5,828 records · best May, Jun
Andorra13 records · best Jan, May
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

Relatives

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