Heliobolus spekii, also known commonly as Speke's sand lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is native to East Africa and the Horn of Africa. There are three recognized subspecies.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Speke’s 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.
Easily confused with
- Meroles squamulosus
- Heliobolus lugubris
- Acanthodactylus erythrurus
- Pedioplanis namaquensis
- Nucras holubi
- Pedioplanis burchelli
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Lacertidae
- Genus
- Heliobolus
- Species
- Heliobolus spekii
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