Nucras taeniolata
The Albany Sandveld Lizard, also known as the Striped Sandveld Lizard, is a lizard species endemic to South Africa – in fact, it is found only in a corner of our Eastern Cape Province that includes the Addo Elephant National Park, a few nearby conservation areas, and the agricultural and urban land in between. The IUCN considers it to be of least concern.
Excluding the exceptionally long tail, this attractive lizard measures 7cm at most in length. It is secretive in nature and inhabits various thicket vegetation types. They feed on insects and seem especially fond of termites.
We were visited by this friendly fellow while having a picnic in the Addo Elephant National Park.
Albany, or Striped, Sandveld Lizard at Jack’s Picnic Spot
Albany, or Striped, Sandveld Lizard at Jack’s Picnic Spot
Albany, or Striped, Sandveld Lizard at Jack’s Picnic Spot
Albany, or Striped, Sandveld Lizard at Jack’s Picnic Spot
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Ek het sopas een van die akkedisse by Carnavon in die Noordkaap gekry.
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Miskien een van die naverwante Karoo Sandveld Akkedis, Nucras livida, Simon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nucras_livida#/media/File:Nucras_livida.jpg
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What a striking-looking lizard and how nice that it was tame enough to allow you to take such a lovely series of photos of it!
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It really was an attention-grabbing little critter!
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Wow. 😍so colourful lizard and first time seeing admiring , beautiful photography 🌷🙏♥️🌷
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You are very kind and generous, Thattamma. Thank you very much.
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Gaats, maar hy’t ‘n lang en kleurvolle stertjie!
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Mens sien die helderkleurige stertjie amper gouer as wat jy die res van hom sien!
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What a delightful visitor!
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We certainly didn’t mind his visit at all!
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