Eastern Glass Lizard
Ophisaurus ventralis

* State Threatened *

Common Name:	Eastern Glass Lizard
Scientific Name:	Ophisaurus ventralis
Etymology:
Genus:	Ophisaurus is derived from the Greek words ophio meaning "snake" and sauros meaning "lizard".
Species:	ventralis is from the Latin word venter meaning "of the belly", referring to the serpentine form of locomotion used by this lizard.
Average Length:	18 - 42.6 in. (45.7 - 108.3 cm)
Virginia Record Length:	23.8 in. (60.4 cm)
Record length:	42.6 in. (108.3 cm)

 

Virginia Wildlife Action Plan Rating Tier II - Very High Conservation Need - Has a high risk of extinction or extirpation. Populations of these species are at very low levels, facing real threat(s), or occur within a very limited distribution. Immediate management is needed for stabilization and recovery.

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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