Platysaurus torquatus
| Platysaurus torquatus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Cordylidae |
| Genus: | Platysaurus |
| Species: | P. torquatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Platysaurus torquatus Peters, 1879[2] | |
Platysaurus torquatus, the striped flat lizard or collared flat lizard, is a species of lizard in the Cordylidae family found in southeast Africa.[1][2]
Description
Platysaurus torquatus is the only lizard in its genus which has adult males with white stripes on its back. Males, females, and juveniles all have black-brown backs with these thick white stripes. Females and juveniles have a blue tail, while adult males have an orange tail, as well as a collar.
Habits
The diet includes beetles, ants, and caterpillars. They lay two eggs in December.
Habitat and distribution
Platysaurus torquatus live in savanna habitats of Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Malawi, often on flat outcrops near rivers.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 Adolphs, K. (2010). "Platysaurus torquatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- 1 2 Platysaurus torquatus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 October 2014.
External links
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