Platysaurus

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Platysaurus
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Platysaurus imperator
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Cordylidae
Genus: Platysaurus
A. Smith, 1844

Platysaurus is a genus of lizards, commonly known as flat lizards for their flat backs, in the family Cordylidae.

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Geographic range

All species in the genus Platysaurus live in isolated populations in southern Africa. They are found in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, eastern Botswana, southern Namibia and northern and western South Africa. [1]

Description

P. capensis, views of head and hind limb Illustrations of the zoology of South Africa (6263337715), views of head and hind limb.jpg
P. capensis , views of head and hind limb

The species of Platysaurus exhibit sexual dimorphism. Females and juveniles often have black or brown backs with white stripes, while males are much more colored. Also, males are somewhat larger than females.

Species

The described species are: [2]

See also

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References

  1. Adolphs, Klaus (29 July 2015). "Platysaurus Smith, 1844". www.squamata.de. Archived from the original on 2 January 2019. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
  2. Platysaurus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database

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