Mayer’s Sand Lizard
Pedioplanis mayeri
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyLacertidae (Wall Lizards)
- GenusPedioplanis
- SpeciesPedioplanis mayeri (Mayer’s Sand Lizard)
10 Verified sightings at Etosha National Park From 2019 to 2026
10 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
December Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Mayer’s Sand Lizard
Pedioplanis mayeri is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to Namibia. It is named after the Austrian lacertid specialist Werner Mayer. Pedioplanis mayeri measure 41–53 mm (1.6–2.1 in) in snout–vent length. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Mayer’s Sand Lizard in Etosha National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Mayer’s Sand Lizard in Etosha National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Mayer’s Sand Lizard sighting in Etosha National Park, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Mayer’s Sand Lizard in Etosha National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Mayer’s Sand Lizard in Etosha National Park in our monthly data.