Kingdom Animalia Order Squamata Genus Platysaurus Higher classification Platysaurus | Phylum Chordata Family Cordylidae Scientific name Platysaurus relictus Rank Species | |
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Similar Platysaurus, Reptile, Waterberg flat lizard, Sekukhune flat lizard, Cordylidae | ||
The Soutpansberg flat lizard (Platysaurus relictus) is a species of lizard in the Cordylidae family.
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Description
The females and juveniles of this Platysaurus are brown on their backs and yellow on their tails. Adult males, however, are green-yellow on their bodies and blue on their neck and belly. There is a collar.
Geography
This lizard is endemic to South Africa, including Waterberg and Soutpansberg. Its habitat is savannah.
Habits
This is a quick and alert lizard, living on sandstone outcrops.
Conservation
The Soutpansberg flat lizard is a near-threatened species.
References
Soutpansberg flat lizard Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA