Latastia johnstonii

Latastia johnstonii, also known commonly as Johnston's long-tailed lizard, the Malawi long-tailed lizard, and the Nyasaland long-tailed lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is native to East Africa.

Etymology
The specific name, johnstonii, is in honor of British explorer Harry Johnston.

Geographic range
L. johnstonii is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of L. johnstonii are grassland and savanna, at altitudes of 330 –.

Description
L. johnstonii has keeled dorsal scales, which are arranged in 39–52 rows at midbody. The tail of juveniles is red, the color fading at adulthood. Adults have a total length (including tail) of 15 –. The tail length is 65–75% of the total length.

Behavior
L. johnstonii is terrestrial, diurnal, and fast-moving.

Diet
L. johnstonii preys upon invertebrates.

Reproduction
L. johnstonii is oviparous. Clutch size is three or four eggs, and each egg measures 12 x.