Namaqua Sand Lizard
Pedioplanis namaquensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyLacertidae (Wall Lizards)
- GenusPedioplanis
- SpeciesPedioplanis namaquensis (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.
Auerbach RD (1987). The Amphibians and Reptiles of Botswana. Gaborone, Botswana: Mokwepa Consultants. 295 pp. ISBN 978-9991201139. Boulenger GA (1887). Catalogue of the Lizards in the British Museum (Natural History). Second Edition. Volume III. Lacertidæ... London: Trustees of the British Museum (Natural History). (Taylor and Francis, printers). xii + 575 pp. + Plates I-XL. (Eremias namaquensis, pp. 91–92).
Duméril AMC, Bibron G (1839). Erpétologie générale ou Histoire naturelle complète des Reptiles. Tome cinquième [Volume 5]. Paris: Roret. viii + 854 pp. (Eremias namaquensis, new species, pp. 307... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Namaqua Sand Lizard in Namib-Naukluft 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 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 2 | Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 3 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 4 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Namaqua Sand Lizard in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Namaqua Sand Lizard sighting in Namib-Naukluft National Park, based on 51 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Namaqua Sand Lizard in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Namaqua Sand Lizard in Namib-Naukluft National Park in our monthly data.