Pedioplanis laticeps

Pedioplanis laticeps

Cape sand lizard, Karoo sand lizard

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Pedioplanis laticeps

Pedioplanis laticeps, known commonly as the Cape sand lizard or the Karoo sand lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to Southern Africa.

Appearance

The coloration of P. laticeps is very variable. Adults have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 5–6 cm (2.0–2.4 in). There is no gular fold, and the nasals are not in contact with each other behind the rostral.

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P. laticeps is found in Namibia and South Africa.

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The preferred natural habitat of P. laticeps is shrubland.

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Mating Habits

P. laticeps is oviparous.

References

1. Pedioplanis laticeps Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedioplanis_laticeps
2. Pedioplanis laticeps on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/178741/115660460

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