Sekukhune flat lizard
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Platysaurus orientalis

The Sekukhune flat lizard (Platysaurus orientalis ) is a species of lizard in the family Cordylidae. The species is endemic to South Africa. It has two subspecies.

Appearance

Females and juveniles have a black back with white stripes, as well as a white belly. Adult male Sekukhune flat lizards have a green body, and a tail which is orange or red above, and yellow underneath.

Distribution

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The Sekukhune flat lizard lives in a small area of savannah in South Africa in the Sekhukhuneland natural region. This includes the Mpumalanga Escarpment.

Habits and Lifestyle

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Diet and Nutrition

The diet of the Sekukhune flat lizard includes insects, including caterpillars.

Mating Habits

Female Sekukhune flat lizards lay two eggs in a rock crack in early summer.

References

1. Sekukhune flat lizard Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sekukhune_flat_lizard
2. Sekukhune flat lizard on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/110165772/115677936

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