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Dwarf Karoo girdled lizard

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Squamata

Genus
  
Cordylus

Higher classification
  
Cordylus

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Cordylidae

Scientific name
  
Cordylus aridus

Rank
  
Species

Similar
  
Cordylus, Reptile, Lang's crag lizard, Ukinga girdled lizard, Cordylus cordylus

The Dwarf Karoo girdled lizard (Cordylus aridus) is a species of lizard in the family Cordylidae. It is a small, spiny lizard found in South Africa.

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Description

The dwarf Karoo girdled lizard is the smallest species in the Cordylidae family. The lizard's body is flat and shielded. Spines are on the tail. The head, body, and tail of the lizard are brown to black, while the belly is white.

Distribution and habitat

This lizard lives in southern Karoo, South Africa, particularly Prince Alfred District, Farm Botterkraal, and Western Cape Province. It inhabits rocky outcrops.

Behavior

This is a shy lizard, so it hides in rock crevices. It is ovoviviparous.

References

Dwarf Karoo girdled lizard Wikipedia