''Tetradactylus fitzsimonsi'', commonly known as Fitzsimons's long-tailed seps, is a
species of
lizard
Lizards are a widespread group of squamate reptiles, with over 7,000 species, ranging across all continents except Antarctica, as well as most oceanic island chains. The group is paraphyletic since it excludes the snakes and Amphisbaenia alt ...
in the
family Gerrhosauridae
The Gerrhosauridae are a family of lizards native to Africa and Madagascar.
Habitat
Also known as plated lizards, species in the family Gerrhosauridae live in a range of habitats, from rocky crevices to sand dunes.
Description
Their form i ...
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The species is
endemic to
South Africa.
References
Tetradactylus
Reptiles described in 1915
Fauna of South Africa
Taxa named by John Hewitt (herpetologist)
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