Platysaurus torquatus

Platysaurus torquatus

Striped flat lizard, Collared flat lizard

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Platysaurus torquatus

Platysaurus torquatus, the striped flat lizard or collared flat lizard, is a species of lizard in the Cordylidae family found in southeast Africa.

Appearance

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.

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Platysaurus torquatus live in savanna habitats of Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Malawi, often on flat outcrops near rivers.

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Habits and Lifestyle

The diet includes beetles, ants, and caterpillars. They lay two eggs in December.

References

1. Platysaurus torquatus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platysaurus_torquatus
2. Platysaurus torquatus on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/177482/7441295

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