About Pedioplanis undata (Smith, 1838)
Taxonomy and Initial Description
Pedioplanis undata, formally described in 1838 by Smith, is a small, slender lizard species that closely resembles Pedioplanis namaquensis.
Eyelid Distinguishing Feature
It can be distinguished from P. namaquensis by a distinct window in its lower eyelid, which is formed by 2 to 4 large, semitransparent scales.
Adult Body Size
Adult Pedioplanis undata have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) between 4.5 and 5 centimeters (1.8 to 2.0 inches), and their tail is very long, reaching almost three times the length of their SVL.
Geographic Range
This species occurs geographically in southern Namibia, and in northwestern Cape Province of South Africa.
Reproduction Mode
Pedioplanis undata is oviparous.
Hatchling Size
When newly hatched, each hatchling has a total length including the tail of 5.5 to 7.5 centimeters (2.2 to 3.0 inches).
