Cape Rough-scaled Lizard

I. capensis are medium-sized lizards with slender bodies, long tails, and well developed legs. Most of the specimens found are less than 76 mm long in snout–to-vent length (SVL) and share the general characteristics of its genus, including the following:

Keeled or overlapping dorsal scales are present, and the head shields are smooth to slightly rough Subocular scales border the lip, and no collar is present Smooth or tubular lamellae are present under the toes, but the toes lack a serrated or fringed edge The cylindrical tail lacks a lateral fringe I. capensis is notably distinct from the genus in that the hind legs do not reach the underarm of the forelimbs. Adults have uniform grey and yellowish brown backs with white lateral stripes that may be bordered with dark black spots. The juvenile has a pale grey and brown back with white lateral stripes.

It occurs in semi-arid shrub savannas of Africa, where they seek shelter in soft soiled burrows, under rocks and brush. The species has been reported from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Zambia.