Mesalina arnoldi

Mesalina arnoldi is a species of sand-dwelling lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to Yemen.

Etymology
The specific name, arnoldi, is in honor of British herpetologist E. Nicholas "Nick" Arnold.

Habitat
The preferred habitat of M. arnoldi is sparsely-vegetated rocky plateaus at elevations of 1,300 - 2,800 m.