About Smaug vandami (Fitzsimons, 1930)
Species Identification
Smaug vandami is a large lizard species.
Adult Size
Adults can reach a snout-vent length (SVL) of 14.5 cm (5.7 in).
Head and Scale Morphology
It has a triangular head and spiny scales along its back.
Body Coloration
Its predominant body color is dark brown, marked with fragmented yellow rings.
Type Locality
The type locality for this species is Gravelotte, located in Limpopo, South Africa.
Preferred Habitats
Its preferred natural habitats are grassland and savanna.
Reproductive Mode
Smaug vandami is ovoviviparous.
Offspring Characteristics
It gives birth to between two and six live young during the summer season.
