Description:
Adolfus africanus, commonly known as the Multi-scaled Forest Lizard or Green-bellied Forest Lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae.
The species is found in central and eastern Africa.
It has a copper-bronze head, and the the body features a dark lateral band, which is bordered by yellow spots and lines.
The tail is brown with feint lighter bands and the underside is immaculate lime green (clearly visible on the photos).
The Multi-scaled Forest Lizard is a diurnal and semi-arboreal species, which can often be seen basking in sunlight on fallen tree trunks and exposed roots within forest clearings.
Bigodi Swamp, Kibale National Park, Uganda, 26 January 2025





