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Guria — regional landscape

Region

Species recorded in Guria

Guria is defined by a humid subtropical climate, Colchic forests, and river valleys. This environment is especially suitable for reptiles tied to moist habitats, while species typical of eastern Georgia’s dry zones are less common here.

Colchic · subtropical19 species1 venomous

Range

Guria on the map of Georgia

Summary

Guria at a glance

The atlas has 19 species profiles for Guria: 5 amphibians, 4 birds, 3 snakes, 3 lizards, 1 turtle, 1 scorpion, 1 spider, and 1 insect. Reptiles make up 7 of them, amphibians 5. The region’s main habitats: Colchic forests; River valleys.

1 listed species has a high or moderate risk level for people: Caucasus viper (Vipera kaznakovi). Keep your distance from any unidentified snake, never try to catch or handle it, and call 112 after a bite.

A species is listed only when it has an atlas profile and a confirmed record names this administrative unit. This is not the full fauna of Guria, so an animal missing here may still live in the region. Related region pages: Adjara, Samegrelo — Zemo Svaneti, and Imereti.

Geography

Habitats

Guria’s humid Colchic forests and river valleys create varied habitats for reptiles tied to moist environments.

  • Colchic forests.01
  • River valleys.02

Species

Species recorded in Guria

Safety

Venomous snakes in Guria

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 Guria.

Yes. Caucasus viper (Vipera kaznakovi) is a venomous species. Grass snake and dice snake do not pose a venomous danger to people. Still keep a safe distance from any unknown snake.

Nearby

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