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Abkhazia — regional landscape

Region

Species recorded in Abkhazia

Abkhazia combines the Black Sea coast, Colchic forests, and Caucasus foothills. The humid climate and large elevation range create varied habitats for both lowland and mountain reptiles. Recorded species in the region include Caucasian and Dinnik’s vipers.

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Range

Abkhazia on the map of Georgia

Geography

Habitats

The Black Sea coast, Colchic forests, and Caucasus foothills in Abkhazia create a humid, varied environment where different reptile types occur.

  • Black Sea coast and humid lowlands.01
  • Colchic forests.02
  • Caucasus foothills.03

Species

Species recorded in Abkhazia

Only confirmed records are added to region pages. If a species’ link to a specific administrative unit has not yet been confirmed by a source, it will not appear in the relevant list.

Safety

Venomous snakes in Abkhazia

Only moderate or high-risk species are highlighted here. When you meet an unknown snake, keep distance and use the full species profile for identification.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Short answers about species recorded in Abkhazia.

Abkhazia records include Caucasian and Dinnik’s vipers, grass snake and dice snake, smooth snake, and European glass lizard. The species mix at a specific place changes with habitat and elevation.

Yes. Caucasian viper (Vipera kaznakovi) and Dinnik’s viper (Vipera dinniki) are venomous species. When you meet one, keep a safe distance and do not try to catch it.

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