Smaug breyeri


Smaug breyeri, also known commonly as the Waterberg dragon lizard or the Waterberg girdled lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Cordylidae. The species is endemic to South Africa.

Etymology

The specific name, breyeri, is in honor of Dutch naturalist Hermann Gottfried Breyer.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of S. breyeri is rocky areas of savanna, at altitudes of.

Description

Adults of S. breyeri usually have a snout-to-vent length of, but may grow as large as SVL.

Reproduction

S. breyeri is viviparous. Two to four young are born in summer. Compared to adults, the neonates are quite large, each measuring about in total length.