Soutpansberg flat lizard
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Platysaurus relictus

The Soutpansberg flat lizard (Platysaurus relictus ) is a species of lizard in the Cordylidae family.

Appearance

The females and juveniles of this Platysaurus are brown on their backs and yellow on their tails. Adult males, however, are green-yellow on their bodies and blue on their neck and belly. There is a collar.

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Habits and Lifestyle

This is a quick and alert lizard, living on sandstone outcrops.

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Conservation

The Soutpansberg flat lizard is a near-threatened species.

References

1. Soutpansberg flat lizard Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soutpansberg_flat_lizard
2. Soutpansberg flat lizard on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/17575/115652395

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