About Meroles anchietae (Bocage, 1867)
Adult Size
Adults of Meroles anchietae reach approximately 5 centimeters (2.0 inches) in snout-to-vent length.
Native Range
This species is native to Angola and Namibia.
Habitat Characteristics
Its preferred natural habitat is desert made up of aeolian sand dunes with sparse vegetation, occurring at altitudes ranging from sea level up to 500 meters (1,600 feet).
Reproduction Method
Meroles anchietae reproduces by laying eggs, meaning it is oviparous.
Scientific Nomenclature
Its scientific name is Meroles anchietae (Bocage, 1867).
