Kingdom Animalia Order Squamata Genus Platysaurus Higher classification Platysaurus | Phylum Chordata Family Cordylidae Scientific name Platysaurus monotropis Rank Species | |
Similar Waterberg flat lizard, Sekukhune flat lizard, Soutpansberg flat lizard, Cape flat lizard, Platysaurus | ||
The orange-throated flat lizard (Platysaurus monotropis) is a species of lizard in the Cordylidae family.
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Description
Orange-throated flat lizard females and juveniles are black-brown with white stripes. Males have orange heads, green-blue bodies, and a red tail. A black collar is present on the throat.
Geography
Orange-throated flat lizards live in northern Transvaal in South Africa. They live in mesic savannahs with sandstone outcrops.
References
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