Asian Snake-Eyed Skink
Ablepharus pannonicus
Asian Snake-Eyed Skink — recorded from Georgia.
At a glance
Key facts in one look
Habitat
Rocky / open habitats
Length
Usually under 15 cm total length
Venom
None
Conservation
See IUCN
Family
Scincidae
Overview
Who is Asian Snake-Eyed Skink
Asian Snake-Eyed Skink (Ablepharus pannonicus) is recorded from Georgia. It is listed as biologically confirmed in that checklist. This page summarises occurrence and general natural history from scientific sources; fine-scale districts are given only when explicitly supported.
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Asian Snake-Eyed Skink in photos
Identification
How to identify Asian Snake-Eyed Skink
How to recognise Asian Snake-Eyed Skink.
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Smooth shiny scales typical of skinks.
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Reduced limbs in some taxa; Ablepharus has a snake-eyed appearance.
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Small and easily overlooked.
Biology
Diet, behavior, and conservation
Diet
Primarily insects and other small invertebrates; larger lizards may also take small vertebrates.
Behavior
Often secretive; many skinks move quickly through litter or under stones.
Conservation
Recorded in Georgia. Local threats may include habitat degradation and collection.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the most important questions about Asian Snake-Eyed Skink.
Yes. It is among the 68 amphibians and reptiles formally recorded from Georgia.
Site classification: Harmless. Venom: None.
Primarily insects and other small invertebrates; larger lizards may also take small vertebrates.
References
Sources & References
References
Sources & References
- Tarkhnishvili et al. 2026 — Annotated checklist of Georgia's amphibians and reptiles
- Iankoshvili & Tarkhnishvili 2021 — Georgian herpetofauna records cited in Tarkhnishvili et al. 2026
- The Reptile Database
- IUCN Red List
Species profiles are compiled from peer-reviewed literature and established biodiversity databases, and are reviewed as new taxonomic and conservation data become available.
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