North west Cape delma
# North west Cape delma

The North West Cape delma (Delma tealei), also known commonly as Teale's delma, is a species of lizard in the family Pygopodidae. The species is endemic to Western Australia.

## Etymology

The specific name, tealei, is in honor of Australian zoologist Roy Teale.

## Geographic range

D. tealei is found on the North West Cape peninsula in northwestern Western Australia.

## Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of D. tealei are grassland and rocky areas.

## Description

Legless and snake-like, D. tealei may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of almost 9 cm (3.5 in).

## Reproduction

D. tealei is oviparous.

