Ichnotropis grandiceps

Ichnotropis grandiceps
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Family:	Lacertidae
Genus:	Ichnotropis
Species:	I. grandiceps
Binomial name
Ichnotropis grandiceps Broadley, 1967

Ichnotropis grandiceps is a species of African lizards in the family

I. grandiceps are medium-sized lizards with slender bodies, long tails, and well developed legs. They are very similar to the type species Ichnotropis capensis, except I. grandiceps have larger heads.^[3] These lizards are no more than 70 mm in snout to vent length (SVL).

Identification of Ichnotropis includes the following:^[3]

• Cylindrical tail without
  lateral
  fringe
• Toes without
  serrated
  or fringed edge
• Smooth or tubular
  lamellae
  under toes
• Subocular
  scales bordering lip
• No collar present
• Keeled or overlapping dorsal scales
• Head shields smooth or slightly rough

The coloration of the adults consist of a uniform grey and yellowish brown backs with few scattered dark spots.^[3] A dark dorsolateral stripe that may be absent or faint, which runs from the head to the groin and breaks up into a line of lateral spots.^[3] The sides of the head and the belly are white.^[3] The juveniles have pale grey and brown backs with lateral stripes.^[3]

Habitat

I. grandiceps can be found in open woodland, lime soil, or white sandy areas in Southwestern Africa.^[3] There are records that report this species in Namibia, and Botswana. These lizards seek shelter in soft soiled burrows, under rocks and brush.

Biology

These lizards are