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Nucras lalandii

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Nucras lalandii, also known commonly as Delalande's sandveld lizard, Delalande's spotted lizard, and Laland's lizard, is a species of wall lizard in the family of true lizards (Lacertidae). The species is native to Southern Africa.

Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Lacertidae
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Nucras lalandii
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Lacertidae
Genus: Nucras
Species:
N. lalandii
Binomial name
Nucras lalandii
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Etymology

The specific name, lalandii, is in honor of French Naturalist Pierre Antoine Delalande.[3]

Geographic range

L. lalandii is found in Eswatini, Lesotho, and South Africa.[1][2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of N. lalandii are grassland, shrubland, and savanna, at altitudes from sea level to 2,300 m (7,500 ft).[1]

Description

N. lalandii is a large and heavy-bodied species for its genus. Adults usually have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 7.5–9.5 cm (3.0–3.7 in), but can grow to slightly more than 10 cm (3.9 in) in SVL.[4]

Behavior

A terrestrial species, N. lalandii shelters under rocks or in burrows.[1]

Reproduction

N. lalandii is oviparous.[2] Clutch size is 3–9 eggs. Each egg measures on average 11 mm x 17.5 mm (0.43 in x 0.69 in). The eggs hatch in late January and early February. Each hatchling measures about 8 cm (3.1 in) in total length (including tail).[4]

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