Platysaurus

For the dinosaur genus, see Plateosaurus.
Platysaurus
Platysaurus imperator
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Sauria
Infraorder: Scincomorpha
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.

Geographic range

All species in the genus Platysaurus live in isolated populations in southern Africa.

Description

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:[1]

See also

References

  1. Platysaurus. The Reptile Database.

Further reading

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