Reptiles of
Crimea [Ukraine]

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Citation: Midtgaard, Rune. RepFocus - A Survey of the Reptiles of the World. www.repfocus.dk (Compilation date: 14th April, 2023).

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General remarks: The list includes only formally described species. Newly discovered, but still unnamed species are excluded. However, unnamed species or species unassigned to species level are included, if they are the only representatives of their genus in the region. Species counts exclude extinct and introduced species. Doubtful records, typically older voucher specimens of uncertain origin, have been excluded if considered questionable, as are records based on sources considered unreliable or controversial.
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Lizards (Sauria)
= endemicEX = extinct or assumed extinct

Species
References
 Family Anguidae (Slowworms, etc.)
Genus Pseudopus (Eurasian Glass Lizard)
 
Pseudopus apodus

Eurasian Glass Lizard

Ananjeva, Orlov, Khalikov, Darevsky, Ryabov & Barabanov 2006 Obst in Boehme (ed.) 1981 Speybroeck, Beukema, Bok & Voort 2016 Szczerbak 2003 Terentjev & Chernov 1965 [1949]
 Family Gekkonidae (Typical Geckos)
Genus Mediodactylus (Mediterranean Bent-toed Geckos)
 
Mediodactylus danilewskii

Northern Bent-toed Gecko

Ananjeva, Orlov, Khalikov, Darevsky, Ryabov & Barabanov 2006 Kotsakiozi, Jablonski, Ilgaz, Kumlutas, Avci, Meiri, Itescu, Kukushkin, Gvozdik, Scillitani, Roussos, Jandzik, Kasapidis, Lymberakis & Poulakakis 2018
 Family Lacertidae (Typical Lizards)
Genus Darevskia (Caucasian Rock Lizards)
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Darevskia lindholmi

Crimean Rock Lizard

Ananjeva, Orlov, Khalikov, Darevsky, Ryabov & Barabanov 2006 Darevsky in Boehme (ed.) 1984 MacCulloch, Fu, Darevsky & Murphy 2000 Ryabinin, Grechko, Darevsky, Ryskov & Semenova 1996 Sindaco & Jeremchenko 2008 Speybroeck, Beukema, Bok & Voort 2016 Szczerbak 2003
Genus Eremias (Desert and Steppe Runners)
 
Eremias arguta

Kazakhstan Steppe Runner

Szczerbak in Boehme (ed.) 1981 Terentjev & Chernov 1965 [1949]
Genus Lacerta (Eurasian Green Lizards)
 
Lacerta agilis

Northern Eurasian Sand Lizard

Ananjeva, Orlov, Khalikov, Darevsky, Ryabov & Barabanov 2006 Speybroeck, Beukema, Bok & Voort 2016 Szczerbak 2003 Terentjev & Chernov 1965 [1949]
Genus Podarcis (Wall Lizards)
 
Podarcis tauricus

Balkan Wall Lizard

Ananjeva, Orlov, Khalikov, Darevsky, Ryabov & Barabanov 2006 Kabisch in Boehme (ed.) 1986 Szczerbak 2003 Terentjev & Chernov 1965 [1949]

Snakes (Serpentes)
= endemicEX = extinct or assumed extinct

Species
References
 Family Colubridae (Typical Snakes or Colubrids)
Genus Coronella (Palearctic Smooth Snakes)
 
Coronella austriaca

Northern Smooth Snake

Jablonski, Nagy, Avci, Olgun, Kukushkin, Safaei-Mahroo & Jandzik 2019 Kotenko 2003
Genus Dolichophis (Greater Whip Snakes)
 
Dolichophis caspius

Caspian Whip Snake

Ananjeva, Orlov, Khalikov, Darevsky, Ryabov & Barabanov 2006 Kotenko 2001 Speybroeck, Beukema, Bok & Voort 2016 Szczerbak 2003
Genus Elaphe (Palearctic-Oriental Rat Snakes)
 
Elaphe sauromates

Sarmatian Rat Snake

Kotenko 2001 Kotenko 2003 Qi, Shi, Ma, Gao, Bu, Grismer, Li & Wang 2021 Speybroeck, Beukema, Bok & Voort 2016 Terentjev & Chernov 1965 [1949] [as quatuorlineata]
Genus Natrix (Eurasian Keelbacks)
 
Natrix natrix

Common European Grass Snake

Ananjeva, Orlov, Khalikov, Darevsky, Ryabov & Barabanov 2006 Arnold & Ovenden 2002 Gruber 1989 Kabisch in Boehme (ed.) 1999 Sindaco, Venchi & Grieco 2013
 
Natrix tessellata

Dice Snake

Gruschwitz, Lenz, Mebert & Lanka in Boehme (ed.) 1999 Terentjev & Chernov 1965 [1949]
Genus Zamenis (Western Palearctic Rat Snakes)
 
Zamenis situla

Leopard Snake

Ananjeva, Orlov, Khalikov, Darevsky, Ryabov & Barabanov 2006 Karmyshev 2001 Kudrjavtsev & Mamet 1989 Sindaco, Venchi & Grieco 2013 Speybroeck, Beukema, Bok & Voort 2016 Terentjev & Chernov 1965 [1949]
 Family Viperidae (Vipers)
Genus Vipera (Typical Vipers or Adders)
 
Vipera renardi

Eastern Steppe Viper

Ananjeva, Orlov, Khalikov, Darevsky, Ryabov & Barabanov 2006 Joger & Dely in Joger & Stumpel 2005 Kudrjavtsev & Mamet 1989 Kukushkin 2009 Nilson & Andren 2001 Speybroeck, Beukema, Bok & Voort 2016 Szczerbak 2003

Turtles (Testudines)
= endemicEX = extinct or assumed extinct

Species
References
 Family Emydidae (Western Pond Turtles)
Genus Emys (European Pond Turtles)
 
Emys orbicularis

Common European Pond Turtle

Ananjeva, Orlov, Khalikov, Darevsky, Ryabov & Barabanov 2006 Szczerbak 2003