This lizard features a rough, spiny texture and a coloration that helps it blend into rocky environments. It is often found basking on sunlit rocks.
Habitat
Inhabits rocky outcrops and scrubland.
Diet
Insects and other small invertebrates make up its diet.
How common
Common
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