Holaspis guentheri

Holaspis guentheri, also commonly known as the neon blue-tailed tree lizard or the sawtail lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is native to portions of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Geographic range

H. guentheri occurs from West Africa to Central Africa to East Africa and Angola.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of H. guentheri is forest, at altitudes from sea level to.

Behavior

H. guentheri is arboreal, and can glide between trees.

Diet

H. guentheri preys upon arthropods, predominately ants.

Reproduction

H. guentheri is oviparous. Clutch size is two eggs, which are laid beneath bark.

Etymology

The specific name, guentheri, is in honor of German-born British herpetologist Albert Günther.