Tropidosaura gularis

Tropidosaura gularis

Cape mountain lizard, Yellow-striped mountain lizard

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Tropidosaura gularis

Tropidosaura gularis, also known commonly as the Cape mountain lizard and the yellow-striped mountain lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to South Africa.

Appearance

Adults of T. gularis have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 5–6 cm (2.0–2.4 in).

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The preferred natural habitat of T. gularis is shrubland.

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Diet and Nutrition

T. gularis is insectivorous, preying predominantly on bees and flies.

Mating Habits

T. gularis is oviparous. An adult female may lay a clutch of 4–8 eggs, each of which measures on average 11.5 x 7.5 mm (0.45 x 0.30 in).

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References

1. Tropidosaura gularis Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropidosaura_gularis
2. Tropidosaura gularis on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/197008/115665441

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