Smith's Desert Lizard (Meroles ctenodactylus)

Smith's Desert Lizard, a reference photo — Photo: Cape of Good Hope Association for Exploring Central Africa.; Curtis, Charles M.; Day & Haghe; Ford, G. H.; Great Britain.; Macleay, William Sharp; Smith, Andrew; Stewart and Murray; Wagstaff, Char · Public domain

Meroles ctenodactylus, also known as the giant desert lizard, Smith's sand lizard or Smith's desert lizard, is a species of sand-dwelling lizard in the family Lacertidae. It occurs in westernmost South Africa and western Namibia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Smith's Desert Lizard being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Meroles cuneirostris
Meroles suborbitalis
Acanthodactylus boskianus
Mesalina adramitana
Acanthodactylus opheodurus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Lacertidae
Genus: Meroles
Species: Meroles ctenodactylus

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