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Small-scaled Sand Lizard
Meroles micropholidotus
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyLacertidae (Wall Lizards)
- GenusMeroles (Desert Lizards)
- SpeciesMeroles micropholidotus (Small-scaled Sand Lizard)
3 Verified sightings at Namib-Naukluft National Park From 2019 to 2026
3 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
About the Small-scaled Sand Lizard
Meroles micropholidotus, the small-scaled desert lizard, is a species of sand-dwelling lizard in the family Lacertidae. It occurs in Namibia. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Small-scaled Sand Lizard in Namib-Naukluft National Park
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LC
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LC
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LC
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LC
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LC
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LC
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Endemic
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LC
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LC
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LC Endemic
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LC
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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 |
More parks will be added in future updates.