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Platysaurus

Genus of lizards From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Platysaurus
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Platysaurus is a genus of lizards, commonly known as flat lizards for their flat backs, in the family Cordylidae.

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Geographic range

All species in the genus Platysaurus live in isolated populations in southern Africa. They are found in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, eastern Botswana, southern Namibia and northern and western South Africa.[1]

Description

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P. capensis, views of head and hind limb

The species of Platysaurus exhibit sexual dimorphism. Females and juveniles often have black or brown backs with white stripes, while males are much more colored. Also, males are somewhat larger than females.

Species

The described species are:[2]

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