title: Nucras lalandii
text: # Nucras lalandii
  
  Nucras lalandii, also known commonly as Delalande's sandveld lizard, Delalande's spotted lizard, and Laland's lizard, is a species of wall lizard in the family of true lizards (Lacertidae). The species is native to Southern Africa.
  
  ## Etymology
  
  The specific name, lalandii, is in honor of French Naturalist Pierre Antoine Delalande.
  
  ## Geographic range
  
  L. lalandii is found in Eswatini, Lesotho, and South Africa.
  
  ## Habitat
  
  The preferred natural habitats of N. lalandii are grassland, shrubland, and savanna, at altitudes from sea level to 2,300 m (7,500 ft).
  
  ## Description
  
  N. lalandii is a large and heavy-bodied species for its genus. Adults usually have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 7.5–9.5 cm (3.0–3.7 in), but can grow to slightly more than 10 cm (3.9 in) in SVL.
  
  ## Behavior
  
  A terrestrial species, N. lalandii shelters under rocks or in burrows.
  
  ## Reproduction
  
  N. lalandii is oviparous. Clutch size is 3–9 eggs. Each egg measures on average 11 mm x 17.5 mm (0.43 in x 0.69 in). The eggs hatch in late January and early February. Each hatchling measures about 8 cm (3.1 in) in total length (including tail).
  
  