Collared Flat Lizard
Platysaurus torquatus
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Cordylidae
Platysaurus torquatus, the striped flat lizard or collared flat lizard, is a species of lizard in the Cordylidae family found in southeast Africa. 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.
Platysaurus torquatus est une espèce de sauriens de la famille des Cordylidae. Répartition Cette espèce se rencontre au Zimbabwe, au Mozambique et au Malawi. Publication originale Peters, 1879 : Eine neue Art der Säugetiergattung Hyrax (H.
Platysaurus es un género de reptiles escamosos de la familia Cordylidae propios del sur de África.
Distribution
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