Western Sandveld Lizard

Nucras tessellata est une espèce de sauriens de la famille des Lacertidae. Répartition Cette espèce se rencontre en Namibie, au Botswana et en Afrique du Sud. Publication originale Smith, 1838 : Contributions to the Natural History of Southern Africa.

Nucras tessellata, also known as the western sandveld lizard, striped sandveld lizard, tiger lizard, striped sand lizard or banded sand lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. It is native to western Southern Africa and is found in western South Africa (Western Cape and Northern Cape provinces), southwestern Botswana, and southern and central Namibia north to Khomas Highland. Its range includes several protected areas, including Tankwa Karoo National Park and ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park.

Nucras es un género de lagartos de la familia Lacertidae. Sus especies se distribuyen por África del sur y del este. ​ Especies Se reconocen las siguientes 11 especies:​ Nucras broadleyi Branch, Conradie, Pinto & Tolley, 2019.