Tropidosaura essexi, also known commonly as Essex's mountain lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is native to southern Africa.
The specific name, essexi, is in honor of South African herpetologist Robert Essex.[2]
T. essexi is found in Lesotho and South Africa.[3]
The preferred natural habitat of T. essexi is grassland, at altitudes of 2,400–3,400 m (7,900–11,200 ft).[1]
T. essexi is small for its genus. Adults have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of only 4–5 cm (1.6–2.0 in).[4]
T. essexi is diurnal and terrestrial.[1]
T. essexi is viviparous, and is the only African lacertid known to be viviparous.[3]
Tropidosaura essexi, also known commonly as Essex's mountain lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is native to southern Africa.
