Namaqua Sand Lizard

About the Namaqua Sand Lizard

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

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. P. namaquensis preys upon insects. P. namaquensis is oviparous.

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