Soutpansberg flat lizard


The Soutpansberg flat lizard is a species of lizard in the Cordylidae family.

Description

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

This lizard is endemic to South Africa, including Waterberg and Soutpansberg. Its habitat is savannah.

Habits

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

Conservation

The Soutpansberg flat lizard is a near-threatened species.