North west Cape delma


The North West Cape delma, also known commonly as Teale's delma, is a species of lizard in the family
Pygopodidae. The species is endemic to Western Australia.

Etymology

The specific name, tealei, is in honor of Australian zoologist Roy Teale.

Geographic range

D. tealei is found on the North [West Cape] peninsula in northwestern Western Australia.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of D. tealei are grassland and rocky areas.

Description

Legless and snake-like, D. tealei may attain a snout-to-vent length of almost.

Reproduction

D. tealei is oviparous.