Aesculapian Snake The aesculapian snake (Zamenis longissimus) is a non-venomous snake distributed in the entire country. Its population decreased due to deforestation. It feeds on mice, and that is the reason it is mainly found near houses. The global conservation status for this specimen as per IUCN is Least Concern.
Javelin sand boa The javelin sand boa (Eryx jaculus) is a non-venomous snake found only in the areas around Saranda. The global conservation status for this specimen as per IUCN is Least Concern.
Eurasian blind snake The Eurasian blind snake (Xerotyphlops vermicularis) is a snake distributed from hilly area of Tirana to Sarande. The global conservation status for this specimen as per IUCN is Least Concern.
Balkan wall lizard The Balkan wall lizard (Podarcis tauricus) is a lizard distributed in lowlands and hilly areas of Albania. The global conservation status for this specimen as per IUCN is Least Concern.
Mediterranean house gecko The Mediterranean house gecko (Hemydactilus turcicus) is a lizard distributed in lowlands and hilly areas from Shkoder to Sarande. It can be found in walls of old houses. The global conservation status for this specimen as per IUCN is Least Concern.
Green Turtle The green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), or the green turtle, is a large sea turtle of the family Cheloniidae. It is the only species in the genus Chelonia and less common in Albanian coastline. The average green turtle we found in Albania measures around 40 cm long, although larger specimens of up to…
Agile Frog The agile frog (Rana dalmatina) is a very distributed amphibian in the lowlands and hilly areas of Albania. It is less common in mountain areas. The global conservation status for this specimen as per IUCN is Least Concern.
Macedonian Crested Newt Macedonian crested newt (Triturus macedonicus) is a very distributed amphibian in Albania. It could be found from the western lowlands of Albania to the mountain lakes. The global conservation status for this specimen as per IUCN is Not Evaluated.