The Soutpansberg flat lizard (Platysaurus relictus) is a species of lizard in the Cordylidae family.
| Soutpansberg flat lizard | |
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| In the Soutpansberg, Limpopo, South Africa | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Cordylidae |
| Genus: | Platysaurus |
| Species: | P. relictus
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| Binomial name | |
| Platysaurus relictus Broadley, 1976
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Description edit
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.
Geography edit
This lizard is endemic to South Africa, including Waterberg and Soutpansberg. Its habitat is savannah.
Habits edit
This is a quick and alert lizard, living on sandstone outcrops.
Conservation edit
The Soutpansberg flat lizard is a near-threatened species.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Alexander, G.J.; Conradie, W.; Pietersen, D.; Weeber, J.; Tolley, K.A.; Bates, M.F.; Whiting, M.J. (2022). "Platysaurus relictus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T17575A197400466. Retrieved 30 July 2022.