Imperial Flat Lizard
Platysaurus imperator
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Cordylidae
The emperor flat lizard or imperial flat lizard (Platysaurus imperator) is a species of lizard in the Cordylidae family. Description Females and juveniles are black and have three light cream stripes, which are yellow on the head, running down the lizard's back. The middle stripe is narrow and broken near the rear, and the tail is straw-colored.
Platysaurus imperator est une espèce de sauriens de la famille des Cordylidae. Répartition Cette espèce se rencontre au Zimbabwe et au Mozambique. Description Ces reptiles atteignent une quinzaine de centimètres.
El lagarto plano emperador o lagarto plano imperial (Platysaurus imperator) es una especie de lagarto de la familia Cordylidae. Descripción Las hembras y los juveniles son de color carbón y presentan tres rayas crema claras, que son amarillas en la cabeza, que recorren el lomo del lagarto. La raya central es estrecha y fragmentada cerca de la parte trasera; la cola es de color pajizo.
Distribution
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