Common Giant Plated Lizard
Matobosaurus validus
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Gerrhosauridae
The giant plated lizard (Matobosaurus validus) is a lizard in the family Gerrhosauridae, which is found in dry to mesic habitats of southern Africa. They are wary and stay close to their rocky retreats. Physical attributes A large lizard with a flattened head and body with a total length of up to 69 cm (27 in) or even 75 cm (29.
Matobosaurus validus est une espèce de sauriens de la famille des Gerrhosauridae. Répartition Cette espèce se rencontre en Zambie, au Malawi, au Mozambique, au Zimbabwe, au Botswana, au Swaziland et en Afrique du Sud. Description Cette espèce est ovipare.
El género Gerrhosaurus comprende a seis lagartos nativos del sur y el este de África, todos se encuentran en hábitats secos y rocosos.
Distribution
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