Rooiberg girdled lizard


The Rooiberg girdled lizard is a species of small, spiny lizard in the family Cordylidae. The species is endemic to South Africa.

Etymology

The specific name, imkeae, is in honor of German biologist Imke Cordes.

Geographic range

C. imkeae is found in Namaqualand, Northern Cape Province, South Africa.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of C. imkei is rocky areas of shrubland.

Description

Adults of C. imkeae usually have a snout-to-vent length of.

Reproduction

C. imkei is ovoviviparous.