Observations in the Family: Lacertidae

Pedioplanis sp

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesGawie's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: D854, Tsauchab
Observed on: 14th September 2012
Added to iSpot: 3rd October 2012
Likely ID: Plain sand lizard, Gewone sandakkedis (Pedioplanis inornata)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Pedioplanis namaquensis

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesGawie's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Springbok
Observed on: 2nd September 2012
Added to iSpot: 3rd October 2012
Likely ID: Namaqua Sand Lizard (Pedioplanis namaquensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Pedioplanis inornata

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesGawie's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: B4, Luderitz
Observed on: 7th September 2012
Added to iSpot: 3rd October 2012
Likely ID: Plain Sand Lizard (Pedioplanis inornata)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Pedioplanis inornata

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesGawie's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: D854, Tsauchab
Observed on: 14th September 2012
Added to iSpot: 3rd October 2012
Likely ID: Plain Sand Lizard (Pedioplanis inornata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Meroles ctenodactylus

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesGawie's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Sossusvlei
Observed on: 9th September 2012
Added to iSpot: 3rd October 2012
Likely ID: Smith's desert lizard (Meroles ctenodactylus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1

Sand lizard

Sand lizard
By: Andrew Deacon
South African National ParksToyota Enviro Outreach
Amphibians and Reptiles expert
Location: B4, Karas
Observed on: 18th June 2012
Added to iSpot: 12th August 2012
Likely ID: Plain sand lizard (Pedioplanis inornata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Plain sand lizard, Gewone sandakkedis

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Farm Kyffhauser, Maltahohe, Namibia
Observed on: 26th April 2011
Added to iSpot: 14th July 2012
Likely ID: Plain sand lizard, Gewone sandakkedis (Pedioplanis inornata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 5

Namaqua sand lizard, Namakwa sandakkedis

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Farm Kyffhauser, Maltahohe, Namibia
Observed on: 4th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 12th July 2012
Likely ID: Namaqua sand lizard, Namakwa sandakkedis (Pedioplanis namaquensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Pedioplanis_inornata_001

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By: Andreas MeyerAndreas Meyer is knowledgeable about Amphibians and ReptilesAndreas Meyer's earned reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAndreas Meyer's earned reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAndreas Meyer's earned reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: C15, Hardap
Observed on: 25th February 2012
Added to iSpot: 9th July 2012
Likely ID: Pedioplanis inornata
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Sand lizard - Ouberg Montagu WCape

Sand lizard - Ouberg Montagu WCape
By: Marion MacleanMarion Maclean's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesMarion Maclean's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesMarion Maclean's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Top of the Oubergpas
Observed on: 30th June 2012
Added to iSpot: 2nd July 2012
Likely ID: Spotted sand lizard (Pedioplanis lineoocellata subsp. pulchella)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Heliobolus_lugubris_001

Heliobolus_lugubris_001
By: Andreas MeyerAndreas Meyer is knowledgeable about Amphibians and ReptilesAndreas Meyer's earned reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAndreas Meyer's earned reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAndreas Meyer's earned reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: C15, Hardap
Observed on: 25th February 2012
Added to iSpot: 1st July 2012
Likely ID: Heliobolus lugubris
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 6
Comments: 2

knox's desert lizard

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By: Marisa de KockMarisa de Kock's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesMarisa de Kock's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: 2011, Table Mountain National Park
Observed on: 10th June 2012
Added to iSpot: 10th June 2012
Likely ID: Knox's desert lizard (Meroles knoxii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Spotted desert lizard, Woestyn akkedis

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Sossusvlei, Namibia
Observed on: 2nd March 2009
Added to iSpot: 7th June 2012
Likely ID: Spotted desert lizard, Woestyn akkedis (Meroles suborbitalis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Wedge-snouted desert lizard, Wigneus woestynakkedis

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Sossusvlei, Namibia
Observed on: 2nd March 2009
Added to iSpot: 6th June 2012
Likely ID: Wedge-snouted desert lizard, Wigneus woestynakkedis (Meroles cuneirostris)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Plain sand lizard, Gewone sandakkedis

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Farm Kyffhauser, Maltahohe, Namibia
Observed on: 5th July 2011
Added to iSpot: 29th May 2012
Likely ID: Plain sand lizard, Gewone sandakkedis (Pedioplanis inornata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Lizard

Lizard
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Cedarberg track on shale band twixt Gabrieels Pass and Longkloof
Observed on: 15th October 2011
Added to iSpot: 15th May 2012
Likely ID: Pedioplanis pulchella
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Sandveld Lizard

Karoo Sandveld lizard (Nucras livida) Little Karoo, South Africa
By: ArmataAmphibians and Reptiles expert
Location: nr Oudtshoorn, Little Karoo
Observed on: 16th February 2009
Added to iSpot: 1st April 2012
Likely ID: Karoo Sandveld Lizard (Nucras livida)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1
Description: Diurnal activity in succulent karoo amongs rocks. Are they not nocturnal?

Lizard

Lizard
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Matroosberg peak ascent s of ski slopes
Observed on: 12th February 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th March 2012
Likely ID: Burchells Sandlizard (Pedioplanis burchelli)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Lizard

Lizard
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Matroosberg peak ascent s of ski slopes
Observed on: 12th February 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th March 2012
Likely ID: Burchells Sandlizard (Pedioplanis burchelli)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Spotted Sand Lizard

Lizard
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Hike Matroosberg flats
Observed on: 11th February 2012
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2012
Likely ID: Spotted Snad Lizard (Pedioplanis lineoocellata subsp. pulchella)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Namaqua sand lizard

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Farm Kyffhauser, Maltahohe, Namibia
Observed on: 29th April 2011
Added to iSpot: 8th March 2012
Likely ID: Namaqua sand lizard, Namakwa sandakkedis (Pedioplanis namaquensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Plain sand lizard

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Farm Kyffhauser, Maltahohe, Namibia
Observed on: 5th March 2012
Added to iSpot: 8th March 2012
Likely ID: Plain sand lizard, Gewone sandakkedis (Pedioplanis inornata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Spotty Runner

Spotty Runner
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Cedarberg Shale Band Sleepad Hut to Die Rif near Welbedacht Cave
Observed on: 1st February 2012
Added to iSpot: 7th March 2012
Likely ID: Spotted Sand Lizard (Pedioplanis lineoocellata subsp. pulchella)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: There were dozens of these runners on the track on the Shale Band. Got these pics while it was still cool. Once the day heats up one has no chance - these guys hair off while one is still far away. Definitely the most common vertebrate observed!

Redtail Lizard

Redtail Lizard
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Cedarberg Shale Band Sleepad Hut to Die Rif near Welbedacht Cave
Observed on: 1st February 2012
Added to iSpot: 7th March 2012
Likely ID: Spotted Sand Lizard (Pedioplanis lineoocellata subsp. pulchella)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

Lizard Hakos

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By: freddy hordiesfreddy hordies's reputation in Amphibians and Reptilesfreddy hordies's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Hakos
Observed on: 5th November 2011
Added to iSpot: 13th February 2012
Likely ID: Holub's Sandveld Lizard (Nucras holubi)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: very very fast

Merolus cuneirostris Death vlei P1040923 Ivan red

 Merolus cuneirostris Death vlei P1040923 Ivan red
By: freddy hordiesfreddy hordies's reputation in Amphibians and Reptilesfreddy hordies's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: deathvlei
Observed on: 26th October 2011
Added to iSpot: 13th February 2012
Likely ID: Wedge-snouted Desert Lizard (Meroles cuneirostris)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 3

Sossusvlei Dead on road

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By: freddy hordiesfreddy hordies's reputation in Amphibians and Reptilesfreddy hordies's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: D831, Hardap
Observed on: 25th October 2011
Added to iSpot: 13th February 2012
Likely ID: Spotted desert lizard, Woestyn akkedis (Meroles suborbitalis)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

DSC00059 Nucras cfr bie

DSC00059 Nucras cfr bie
By: freddy hordiesfreddy hordies's reputation in Amphibians and Reptilesfreddy hordies's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: C26, Khomas
Observed on: 23rd October 2011
Added to iSpot: 13th February 2012
Likely ID: Nucras
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

Lacertidae - JD Camp

Lacertidae - JD Camp
By: Gerhard DiedericksGerhard Diedericks's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesGerhard Diedericks's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesGerhard Diedericks's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: JD Camp - Timbavati
Observed on: 11th February 2012
Added to iSpot: 13th February 2012
Likely ID: Bushveld Lizard (Heliobolus lugubris)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Wedge-snouted Desert Lizard - Sossusvlei

Wedge-snouted Desert Lizard - Sossusvlei
By: Gerhard DiedericksGerhard Diedericks's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesGerhard Diedericks's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesGerhard Diedericks's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Sossusvlei
Observed on: 12th January 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th January 2012
Likely ID: Wedge-snouted Desert Lizard (Meroles cuneirostris)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Knoxs Desert Lizard

Lizard
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Shipwreck Trail Olifantsbos
Observed on: 2nd January 2012
Added to iSpot: 12th January 2012
Likely ID: Knoxs Desert Lizard (Meroles knoxii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Lizard

Lizard
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Uitsig Cedarberg
Observed on: 20th December 2010
Added to iSpot: 6th January 2012
Likely ID: Western Sandveld Lizard (Nucras tessellata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Ecology Base: Senior Scout Adventure 2010 A sample of goggas that were captured in the herpetogical traps over 10 days. Totally inactive from the cold overnight, warmed up slowly and suddenly ran off.

Lizard

Lizard
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Uitsig Cedarberg
Observed on: 19th December 2010
Added to iSpot: 6th January 2012
Likely ID: Western Sandveld Lizard (Nucras tessellata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Ecology Base: Senior Scout Adventure 2010 A sample of goggas that were captured in the herpetogical traps over 10 days.

Lizard

Lizard
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Uitsig Cedarberg
Observed on: 14th December 2010
Added to iSpot: 4th January 2012
Likely ID: Western Sandveld Lizard (Nucras tessellata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1
Description: Ecology Base: Senior Scout Adventure 2010 A sample of goggas that were captured in the herpetogical traps over 10 days.

Salamander -China

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By: Alanna
Protea Atlas Project
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Location: 117号, Shangzhuang Rd
Observed on: 21st August 2011
Added to iSpot: 21st August 2011
Likely ID: Eulizards (Lacertidae)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

Spotted Sand Lizard

Spotted Sand Lizard
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Sneeuberg on NW shale band, Cedarberg
Observed on: 27th February 2010
Added to iSpot: 4th May 2011
Likely ID: Spotted Sand Lizard (Pedioplanis lineoocellata subsp. pulchella)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Plain Sand Lizard

Plain Sand Lizard
By: AlexanderAlexander is knowledgeable about Amphibians and ReptilesAlexander's earned reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlexander's earned reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlexander's earned reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Namaqualand
Observed on: 14th May 2009
Added to iSpot: 23rd April 2011
Likely ID: Plain Sand Lizard (Pedioplanis inornata)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Knox's Desert Lizard

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By: AlexanderAlexander is knowledgeable about Amphibians and ReptilesAlexander's earned reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlexander's earned reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlexander's earned reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Kotzesrus
Observed on: 11th April 2011
Added to iSpot: 14th April 2011
Likely ID: Knox's Desert Lizard (Meroles knoxii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

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