Rooiberg girdled lizard

The Rooiberg girdled lizard (Cordylus imkeae) is a species of small, spiny lizard in the family Cordylidae. The species is endemic to South Africa.

Etymology
The specific name, imkeae, is in honor of German biologist Imke Cordes.

Geographic range
C. imkeae is found in Namaqualand, Northern Cape Province, South Africa.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of C. imkei is rocky areas of shrubland.

Description
Adults of C. imkeae usually have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 4.0 –.

Reproduction
C. imkei is ovoviviparous.