Tropidosaura essexi
Tropidosaura essexi, also known commonly as Essex's mountain lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is native to southern Africa. Etymology. The specific name, "essexi", is in honor of South African herpetologist . Geographic range. "T. essexi" is found in Lesotho and South Africa. Habitat. The preferred natural habitat of "T. essexi" is grassland, at altitudes of . Description. "T. essexi" is small for its genus. Adults have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of only . Behavior. "T. essexi" is diurnal and terrestrial. Reproduction. "T. essexi" is oviparous. Clutch size is two eggs. Tropidosaura