Meroles Explained

Meroles is a genus of lizards, commonly known as desert lizards, in the family Lacertidae. The genus contains eight species, inhabiting southwestern Africa, especially the Namib Desert.

Description

Desert lizards have fine, granular dorsal scales. The hind toes are elongated and possess fringes of scales.[1]

Species

The following eight species are recognized as being valid.[2]

Nota bene

A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Meroles.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Branch, Bill.

    fr:William Roy Branch

    . Field Guide to Snakes and other Reptiles of Southern Africa. 1998. Struik. Cape Town. 1868720403. 164–167. 3rd.
  2. "Meroles ". The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org.