Pedioplanis namaquensis

Pedioplanis namaquensis

Namaqua sand lizard

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Pedioplanis namaquensis

Pedioplanis namaquensis, known commonly as the Namaqua sand lizard or l'Érémias namaquois (in French), is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to Southern Africa.

Appearance

A slender and small species, adults have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 4–5 cm (1.6–2.0 in). The lower eyelid has 10–12 enlarged scales, and is semitransparent.

Distribution

Geography

P. namaquensis is found in Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.

Diet and Nutrition

P. namaquensis preys upon insects.

Mating Habits

P. namaquensis is oviparous.

References

1. Pedioplanis namaquensis Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedioplanis_namaquensis

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