Pungwe flat lizard
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Platysaurus pungweensis

The Pungwe flat lizard (Platysaurus pungweensis ) is a species of lizard in the Cordylidae family.

Appearance

Females and juveniles of the Pungwe flat lizard are black and striped on their backs. Males vary by subspecies. The species resembles the common flat lizard, Platysaurus intermedius.

Distribution

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Pungwe flat lizards inhabit low rock outcrops and large hills in mesic savanna. They eat ants and beetles.

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References

1. Pungwe flat lizard Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pungwe_flat_lizard
2. Pungwe flat lizard on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/177573/7459733

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