Brief Description

The Tanzanian Rough-Scaled Lizard, (Ichnotropis tanganicana), is a small African lizard belonging to the Lacertidae family. The genus is characterized by its distinctive rough scales and primarily terrestrial lifestyle. The Tanzanian Rough-Scaled Lizard was described from the eastern coast of Lake Tanganyika in the early 20th century, likely from either Tanzania or Burundi. As with other members of the genus, this species is oviparous and can be found in high-lying grasslands where it feeds on a wide variety of invertebrates during the day.