Holaspis
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Holaspis is a genus of wall lizard
in the family Lacertidae found in West Africa
. They are capable of gliding flight, due to their bubbly light bone structure. They are predatory arboreal small lizards that eat small insects. They are occasionally kept as pets. Females may be slightly less ornately colored than the males. Neither gender grows larger than 12 cm.
Lacertidae
Lacertidae is the family of the wall lizards, true lizards, or sometimes simply lacertas, which are native to Europe, Africa, and Asia. The group includes the genus Lacerta, which contains some of the most commonly seen lizard species in Europe...
in the family Lacertidae found in West Africa
West Africa
West Africa or Western Africa is the westernmost region of the African continent. Geopolitically, the UN definition of Western Africa includes the following 16 countries and an area of approximately 5 million square km:-Flags of West Africa:...
. They are capable of gliding flight, due to their bubbly light bone structure. They are predatory arboreal small lizards that eat small insects. They are occasionally kept as pets. Females may be slightly less ornately colored than the males. Neither gender grows larger than 12 cm.
Classification
Genus Holaspis- Holaspis guentheri - Neon Blue-tailed Tree Lizard
- Holaspis laevis