Kingdom Animalia Order Squamata Genus Cordylus Higher classification Cordylus | Phylum Chordata Family Cordylidae Scientific name Cordylus lawrenci Rank Species | |
Similar Ukinga girdled lizard, Ninurta coeruleopunctatus, Limpopo girdled lizard, Transvaal grass lizard, Transvaal girdled lizard | ||
Lawrence's girdled lizard (Cordylus lawrenci ) is a species of lizard in the family Cordylidae. The species is endemic to South Africa.
Etymology
The specific name, lawrenci, is in honor of South African entomologist Reginald Frederick Lawrence.
References
Lawrence's girdled lizard Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA