About Panaspis wahlbergii (Smith, 1849)
Adult Snout-to-Vent Length
Panaspis wahlbergii (Smith, 1849) adults typically reach a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 4–5 cm (1.6–2.0 in).
Tail Length
The species' tail is slightly longer than its snout-to-vent length.
Sexual Size Dimorphism & Maximum SVL
Males of this species grow larger than females, and the maximum recorded snout-to-vent length for P. wahlbergii is 6.4 cm (2.5 in).
Current Distribution
P. wahlbergii is distributed across Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Historical Distribution Reclassification
Historical records of the species from areas further north have been reclassified as other species.
Preferred Habitat
P. wahlbergii's preferred natural habitat is savanna, including both arid and mesic savanna types.
Reproduction Mode
P. wahlbergii is oviparous.
Clutch & Egg Characteristics
An adult female P. wahlbergii can lay a clutch of 2 to 6 eggs, with each egg averaging 8 mm by 4.5 mm (0.31 in by 0.18 mm).
Hatchling Length
Each newly hatched P. wahlbergii has a total length including the tail of approximately 3 cm (1.2 in).
