About Trachylepis striata (Peters, 1844)
Species Nomenclature and Coloration
Trachylepis striata (Peters, 1844) is brown or bronze in color, with two yellowish stripes running lengthwise along each side of the spine.
Size
Both males and females reach a total length of 25 centimeters (9.8 inches) when including the tail.
Predation Response
Individuals of this species often lose their tails to predators.