REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS
Exploring the Fascinating World of Reptiles and Amphibians
Palestinian viper
Scientific Name: Vipera palaestinea Family: Colubridae English Name: Palestinian viper French Name: Vipère de Palestine Arabic Name: عقد جوز Adult size ( approx. ): >
Levant viper
Scientific Name: Vipera lebetina Family: Colubridae English Name: Levant viper French Name: Vipère Arabic Name: افعى Adult size ( approx. ): > 200 cm. Status:
Sannine viper
Scientific Name: Vipera bornmuelleri Family: Colubridae English Name: Sannine viper French Name: Vipère Arabic Name: افعى الجبل Adult size ( approx. ): > 60 cm.
Greek Tortoise
Scientific Name: Testudo graeca terrestris Family: Testudinidae English Name: Greek Tortoise French Name: Tortue Mauresque Arabic Name: سلحفاة Adult size ( approx. ): 25 cm.
Fire Salamander
Scientific Name: Salamandra infraimmaculata infraimmaculata Family: Salamandridae English Name: Fire Salamander French Name: Salamandre de fer Arabic Name: عروسة العين Adult size ( approx. ):
Green frog
Scientific Name: Rana levantina Family: Ranidae English Name: Common Green Frog French Name: Grenouille Arabic Name: ضفدع Adult size ( approx. ): 12-15 cm. Status:
Gecko
Scientific Name: Ptyodactylus puiseuxi Family: Geckonidae English Name: Gecko French Name: Gecko verriqueux Arabic Name: ابو بريص Adult size ( approx. ): 10 cm. Status:
Snake – eyed lizard
Scientific Name: Ophisops elegans Family: Lacertidae English Name: Snake – eyed lizard French Name: Lézard à oeil de serpent Arabic Name: شميسة Adult size (
Water snake
Scientific Name: Natrix tessellata tessellata Family: Colubridae English Name: Water snake French Name: Couleuvre de Montpelier Arabic Name: حية ماء Adult size ( approx. ):