Anchieta's desert lizard, Anchieta's dune lizard, Namib sand-diver
The shovel-snouted lizard (Meroles anchietae ), also known commonly as Anchieta's desert lizard, Anchieta's dune lizard and the Namib sand-diver, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is native to southern Africa.
The specific name, anchietae, is in honor of Portuguese naturalist José Alberto de Oliveira Anchieta, who was an explorer of Africa.
Adults of M. anchietae have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 5 cm (2.0 in).
M. anchietae preys upon insects, especially small beetles. During dry periods when insects are scarce, it will eat seeds.
M. anchietae is oviparous.