About Hemiergis decresiensis (Cuvier, 1829)
Nomenclature and General Morphology
Hemiergis decresiensis (Cuvier, 1829) is a thin lizard with smooth scales, short legs, a movable transparent lower eyelid, and no visible ear opening.
Locomotion and Limb Traits
This is a burrowing species, and each of its limbs only has three small toes.
Dorsal Coloration
The upper surface of the lizard is a rich brown, marked with a small number of dark brown stripes or spots.
Lateral Coloration and Head Markings
Its sides are greyish brown with darker spots, and a narrow dark brown line runs along the side of the head and through the eye.
Reproduction
The species lays several oval-shaped eggs, which hatch only a few days after being laid.
