Wildlife

Ocellated lizard

Timon lepidus

A large Iberian lizard often showing green colours and striking blue spots along its sides.

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Photograph of the landscape around Nerja and Maro; habitat illustration, not a photograph of the species

01. Where to find it

Stony places, scrub margins and sunny areas with nearby hiding spots.

02. Why it matters

The species is listed among the reptiles found in the Maro-Cerro Gordo natural area.

03. How to observe and protect it

It may dart away quickly. Respect its hiding places and leave stones in place.

Reference source: Junta de Andalucía · Plan de ordenación de Maro-Cerro Gordo (BOJA, 2015). Some species are rare or protected: being listed in the sources does not mean you are likely to see them.