Knox's Ocellated Sand Lizard

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Meroles knoxii

Knox's Ocellated Sand Lizard, a reference photo
Photo: Václav Gvoždík · CC BY-SA 2.5 (licence)

Meroles knoxii, also known commonly as Knox's desert lizard and Knox's ocellated sand lizard, is a species of sand-dwelling lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is native to southern Africa.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Knox's Ocellated Sand 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.

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Classification

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

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