Cape Crag Lizard
Pseudocordylus microlepidotus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyCordylidae (Girdle-tail Lizards)
- GenusPseudocordylus (Eastern Crag Lizards)
- SpeciesPseudocordylus microlepidotus (Cape Crag Lizard)
About the Cape Crag Lizard
Pseudocordylus microlepidotus, or the Cape crag lizard, is a species of lizard native to shrublands and grasslands of South Africa. Three subspecies have been named: Pseudocordylus microlepidotus microlepidotus, Pseudocordylus microlepidotus fasciatus, and Pseudocordylus microlepidotus namaquensis. The species' gestation type is ovoviviparous. The species is protected under Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
The two sexes are similar in size; however, males have larger heads and develop more glands than females. The sexes begin to differentiate before sexual maturity. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Cape Crag Lizard in Table Mountain 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 | Table Mountain National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | Garden Route National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 3 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Cape Crag Lizard in Table Mountain National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Cape Crag Lizard sighting in Table Mountain National Park, based on 223 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cape Crag Lizard in Table Mountain National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Cape Crag Lizard in Table Mountain National Park in our monthly data.