Nucras boulengeri

Nucras boulengeri

Uganda savannah lizard, Boulenger's scrub lizard

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Nucras boulengeri

Nucras boulengeri, also known commonly as the Uganda savannah lizard and Boulenger's scrub lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae ("wall lizards" or "true lizards"). The species is native to East Africa.

Animal name origin

The specific name, boulengeri, is in honor of Belgian-born British herpetologist George Albert Boulenger.

Appearance

N. boulengeri may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 6.5 cm (2.6 in), with a tail about twice SVL.

Distribution

Geography

N. boulengeri is found in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.

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The preferred natural habitats of N. boulengeri are shrubland, savanna, and forest.

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Mating Habits

N. boulengeri is oviparous.

References

1. Nucras boulengeri Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nucras_boulengeri

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