Ophisops elegans, or the snake-eyed lizard, is a member of the Lacertidae family, native to the Mediterranean and Central Asia. Its name comes from the Greek “ophis” (snake) and “ops” (eye), while “elegans” is Latin for graceful—a name that reflects its elegance.

“Natura nihil frustra facit.”

“Doğa hiçbir şeyi boşuna yapmaz.”