Lacertids (Lacertidae; naelloper-akkedisse)
The slender body, well-developed limbs and long tail of most species are indicative of the superior sprinting abilities of lacertids. They are very active and all are diurnal. Lacertids are mainly ground-living, although rock-living and arboreal forms are also found. There are no burrowing species and limb reduction is rare and restricted to grass-living species. With the exception of one species, all are egg-laying. Twenty six species occur in South Africa.
Species occurring in the GCBC:
Southern Rock Lizard
Western Sandveld Lizard
Spotted Sand Lizard
Knox's desert lizard
Burchell's sand lizard
Common mountain lizard
