About Anguis graeca Bedriaga, 1881
Taxonomy and Common Name
Anguis graeca, commonly called the Greek slow worm, is a species of lizard belonging to the family Anguidae.
Geographic Range
This species is found in Greece, Albania, and North Macedonia.
Habitat Preferences
It prefers to live in vegetated, humid areas that provide ample cover with hiding spots such as rocks and leaves.
Predators
Its main predators are snakes, frogs, toads, birds, and mammals; recent research has also confirmed that lizards from the genus Lacerta prey on this species.
Anti-Predator Behavior
When threatened, the Greek slow worm performs death feigning behavior.
