Reticulate sand lizard
A species of Meroles Scientific name : Meroles reticulatus Genus : Meroles
Reticulate sand lizard, A species of Meroles
Scientific name: Meroles reticulatus
Genus: Meroles
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Description General Info
Description
Meroles reticulatus, the reticulate sand lizard, is a species of sand-dwelling lizard in the family Lacertidae. It occurs in Namibia and Angola.
General Info
Lifespan
6-8 years
Diet
Reticulate sand lizard predominantly feeds on insects such as ants and termites. Their specialized diets also incorporate other small invertebrates, as they display an evolved ability for swift, agile hunting in arid environments.
Appearance
Reticulate sand lizard is a small, slender lizard with overlapping scales that form a reticulated pattern. Its primary coloration is brown, with dark, net-like markings along its body. Prominent features include its elongated snout and a whip-like tail. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Reticulate sand lizard is a nocturnal species, emerging at dusk to forage primarily for plant material, with insects supplementing its diet. It's solitary outside the mating season, displaying territorial behaviors to ward off intruders. A unique trait of reticulate sand lizard is its 'thermal dance', a series of movements to limit its contact with hot substrate in its desert habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Wall lizards Genus
Meroles Species
Reticulate sand lizard 
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