[2] The preferred natural habitat of M. anchietae is desert, with aeolian sand dunes and sparse vegetation, at altitudes from sea level to 500 m (1,600 ft).

[1] Adults of M. anchietae have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 5 cm (2.0 in).

[5] M. anchietae preys upon insects, especially small beetles.

During dry periods when insects are scarce, it will eat seeds.

This lizard from family Lacertidae article is a stub.