Description

This is the biggest lizard in Europe and can reach up to 70 centimetres long! It likes the sun but not strong heat, it stays in the shade or a shelter dug out itself. Its skin is covered in green, yellow, black or blue scales forming a pattern called eye-like, or ocellated, marks, hence its name. It feeds mainly on large insects or small mammals.

Scientific name

Timon lepidus

Where can you see it?

• Natural habitats:Rocky habitats, Garrigue and maquis scrubland

Did you know ?

Mating (April to May) is preceded by combats between males that can even lead to the death of one of the individuals.

Conservation stake

Medium

Threats

• Disturbance by humans

How can I help to protect it?

• I keep to the trails
• I do not disturb it