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Cordylidae
Cordylidae is a family of small- to medium-sized lizards that occur in southern and eastern Africa. They are commonly known as girdled lizards, spinytail lizards, or girdle-tail lizards. Cordylidae is closely related to the family Gerrhosauridae, occurring in Africa and Madagascar. These two scientific families of lizards, known as Cordyliformes or Cordyloidea, are sometimes combined into a larger concept of Cordylidae. Recent molecular analyses confirm the clade made up of Cordylidae and Gerrhosauridae (Cordyloidea) and place it in a larger clade including Xantusiidae ( Cordylomorpha Vidal & Hedges, 2009).Nicolas Vidal; S. Blair HedgeThe molecular evolutionary tree of lizards, snakes, and amphisbaenians/ref> Description and behavior Girdled lizards are diurnal and insectivorous. They are terrestrial, mostly inhabiting crevices in rocky terrain, although at least one species digs burrows and another lives under exfoliating bark on trees. They have flattened heads and bodies, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cordylus
The genus ''Cordylus'' (Sauria: Cordylidae) includes a wide variety of species of small to medium spiny lizards from Africa, collectively called girdle-tailed lizards or girdled lizards. All are diurnal and ovoviviparous (live-bearing, without shelled eggs). Most species are rupicolous (rock-dwelling), while a few species are arboreal or live in burrows. They defend themselves with osteoderms (flat bony plates in the skin) and by quickly retreating into rock crevices or burrows. Many species live in groups, and males defend territories. Cordylids are generally listed under CITES Appendix II. They are not necessarily threatened with extinction, but trade is controlled to prevent overexploitation. Some species of ''Cordylus'' have limited ranges and may be threatened with habitat destruction or over collecting for the pet trade. Classification Broadley (2006) recognized 47 species in the genus ''Cordylus'', including eight species originally placed in the genus '' Pseudocordylus'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hemicordylus Capensis
The false girdled lizard (''Hemicordylus capensis'') is a lizard species endemic to the Cape Fold Belt of southern South Africa. Description The maximum snout-to-vent length is about 76 mm. Like its sister species ''Hemicordylus nebulosus'', it has gracile features, with a phenotype described as intermediate between typical ''Cordylus The genus ''Cordylus'' (Sauria: Cordylidae) includes a wide variety of species of small to medium spiny lizards from Africa, collectively called girdle-tailed lizards or girdled lizards. All are diurnal and ovoviviparous (live-bearing, without she ...'' and the larger, more robust '' Pseudocordylus''. They have long limbs, and long slender digits. Some populations are melanistic and sexually dichromatic. Habits Their specialized adaptation to steep rock faces is believed to have favoured their agility and lightly armored anatomy.Eifler et al., 2007; Janse van Rensburg, 2009; Janse van Rensburg et al., 2009 They give live birth to one to thr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karusasaurus Polyzonus 15419871
''Karusasaurus'', commonly known as Karusa lizards, is a genus of lizards in the family Cordylidae. Its species were previously considered to be included in the genus ''Cordylus'', but more recent studies have shown that they are distinct enough to have their own genus. Description and distribution ''Karusasaurus'' contains two species, which are widely distributed across the southern part of Africa, specifically, in the semi-arid areas of South Africa and Namibia. Like all girdled lizards, they are insectivores. They come in a great range of colors, including black, red, and turquoise. Species *''Karusasaurus jordani'' – Jordan's girdled lizard, Namibian girdled lizard *''Karusasaurus polyzonus'' – Karoo girdled lizard, southern Karusa lizard ''Nota bene'': A binomial authority In taxonomy, binomial nomenclature ("two-term naming system"), also called nomenclature ("two-name naming system") or binary nomenclature, is a formal system of naming species of living th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karusasaurus
''Karusasaurus'', commonly known as Karusa lizards, is a genus of lizards in the family Cordylidae. Its species were previously considered to be included in the genus ''Cordylus'', but more recent studies have shown that they are distinct enough to have their own genus. Description and distribution ''Karusasaurus'' contains two species, which are widely distributed across the southern part of Africa, specifically, in the semi-arid areas of South Africa and Namibia. Like all girdled lizards, they are insectivores. They come in a great range of colors, including black, red, and turquoise. Species *''Karusasaurus jordani'' – Jordan's girdled lizard, Namibian girdled lizard *''Karusasaurus polyzonus'' – Karoo girdled lizard, southern Karusa lizard ''Nota bene'': A binomial authority In taxonomy, binomial nomenclature ("two-term naming system"), also called nomenclature ("two-name naming system") or binary nomenclature, is a formal system of naming species of living th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tropical Girdled Lizard
The East African armadillo lizard, dwarf sungazer, or tropical girdled lizard (''Cordylus tropidosternum'') is a species of arboreal or rupicolous (rock-dwelling) lizard endemic to East Africa. Habitat The preferred habitat of the East African armadillo lizard is dry forests. Geographic range ''C. tropidosternum'' ranges from the southern Kenya through Tanzania and Malawi to southern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, northeast Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Behavior Dwarf sungazers are diurnal. They lay down fat reserves in preparation for the dry season. Description Tropical girdled lizards are brown above with dark brown and cream spots or thin dark bands. A conspicuous black stripe runs along each side of the neck from the ear to the shoulder. The lips, throat, and belly are cream. The tail is very spiny. Adults are in total length (including tail). Males have slightly wider heads than females (The length of a male's head is about 1.25 times the width, whereas the l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cordylus Niger
''Cordylus niger'', the black girdled lizard, is a medium-sized lizard restricted to Table Mountain on the Cape Peninsula and a second, isolated population near Langebaan. Black girdled lizards inhabit rocky outcrops on Table Mountain, South Africa. Unlike many other lizard species in the area, these particular ''Cordylus The genus ''Cordylus'' (Sauria: Cordylidae) includes a wide variety of species of small to medium spiny lizards from Africa, collectively called girdle-tailed lizards or girdled lizards. All are diurnal and ovoviviparous (live-bearing, without s ...'' lizards are not social and are usually seen alone. They are spiny, flat, and pitch black in colour. Their colour helps these unique lizards to absorb sufficient heat from the sun, in what is one of the darkest, least sunny parts of South Africa. Gallery File:Lagarto (Cordylus niger), cabo de Buena Esparanza, Sudáfrica, 2018-07-23, DD 83.jpg, Black girdled lizard, Cape of Good Hope File:BlackGirdledLizard. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hemicordylus
''Hemicordylus'', the false girdled lizards, is a genus comprising two lizard species endemic to the Cape Fold Belt of southern South Africa. Description Their maximum snout-to-vent length is about 76 mm. They have gracile features, with a phenotype which is described as intermediate between typical ''Cordylus'' and the larger, more robust '' Pseudocordylus''. They have long limbs, and long slender digits. Some populations are melanistic and sexually dichromatic.''Hemicordylus'' resurrected: The melanistic populations have been shown to be ecotypes rather than relics in the related genus ''Karusasaurus''. Habits Their specialized adaptation to steep rock faces, is believed to have favoured their agility and lightly armored anatomy.Eifler et al., 2007; Janse van Rensburg, 2009; Janse van Rensburg et al., 2009 They give live birth to 1–3 young. Species * ''Hemicordylus capensis'' – false girdled lizard * ''Hemicordylus nebulosus ''Hemicordylus nebulosus'' is a spec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chamaesaura
The ''Chamaesaura'', also known as grass lizards, are a genus of legless lizards from southern and eastern Africa. The limbs are reduced to small spikes. Chamaesaura propel themselves like snakes, pushing against contact points in the environment, such as rocks, plants and irregularities in the soil.Cogger, H 1993 Fauna of Australia. Vol. 2A Amphibia and Reptilia. Australian Biological Resources Studies, Canberra. They are viviparous and eat small invertebrates, especially grasshoppers. Species *'' Chamaesaura aenea'' – coppery grass lizard, Transvaal snake lizard *''Chamaesaura anguina The Cape grass lizard (''Chamaesaura anguina''), also known as the Cape snake lizard or the highland grass lizard, is a species of lizard in the genus Chamaesaura. It widely found in southern Africa, inhabiting grasslands. In one of the countrie ...'' – Cape grass lizard, Cape snake lizard *'' Chamaesaura macrolepis'' – large-scale grass lizard, large-scale snake lizard *'' Cham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karusasaurus Polyzonus
''Karusasaurus polyzonus'', commonly known as the Karoo girdled lizard or the southern karusa lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Cordylidae. Etymology ''Karusasaurus'', the genus name, is derived from the Khosian word "Karusa" and the Latinized Greek word " saurus." Karusa translates to "dry" or "barren," and "saurus" translates to "lizard." Description The Karoo girdled lizard is a rather large species. Its distance from its snout to its cloaca (known as snout-to-vent length) is roughly 120 millimeters, which is nearly 5 inches. It has osteoderms distributed throughout its body. It varies greatly in color – specimens range from black, red, to turquoise. Individuals can also be spotted. Distribution and ecology The Karoo girdled lizard is a common species, distributed throughout the southern part of Africa. Specifically, it occurs in Southern Namibia, and most of South Africa. Specimens have also been recorded in other nearby areas, but these have not been ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chamaesaura Anguina Anguina 15448395
The ''Chamaesaura'', also known as grass lizards, are a genus of legless lizards from southern and eastern Africa. The limbs are reduced to small spikes. Chamaesaura propel themselves like snakes, pushing against contact points in the environment, such as rocks, plants and irregularities in the soil.Cogger, H 1993 Fauna of Australia. Vol. 2A Amphibia and Reptilia. Australian Biological Resources Studies, Canberra. They are viviparous and eat small invertebrates, especially grasshoppers. Species *''Chamaesaura aenea'' – coppery grass lizard, Transvaal snake lizard *''Chamaesaura anguina'' – Cape grass lizard, Cape snake lizard *''Chamaesaura macrolepis'' – large-scale grass lizard, large-scale snake lizard *''Chamaesaura miopropus'' – Zambian snake lizard, Zambian grass lizard *''Chamaesaura tenuior ''Chamaesaura tenuior'', the Cape snake lizard, is a species of lizard which is found in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chamaesaura Anguina
The Cape grass lizard (''Chamaesaura anguina''), also known as the Cape snake lizard or the highland grass lizard, is a species of lizard in the genus Chamaesaura. It widely found in southern Africa, inhabiting grasslands. In one of the countries it lives in, Eswatini, it is listed as a Near Threatened species. The Cape grass lizard is ovoviviparous. A discovery has shown females are not breeding at the same time in a year. This lizard has three subspecies. They are the ''C. a. anguina'', the ''C. a. oligopholis'', and the ''C. a. tenuior''. Distribution The Cape grass lizard is widely distributed in the grasslands of southern Africa. It has been reported in South Africa, Eswatini, Angola, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, the Republic of the Congo, and Uganda. The grasslands that the Cape grass lizard inhabits often have wildfire. Breeding The Cape grass lizard is ovoviviparous, meaning eggs will stay inside the mother until they are ready to hatch. The average clutch size is thre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Girdled Lizard (Cordylus Niger) (32796586262)
''Cordylus niger'', the black girdled lizard, is a medium-sized lizard restricted to Table Mountain on the Cape Peninsula and a second, isolated population near Langebaan. Black girdled lizards inhabit rocky outcrops on Table Mountain, South Africa. Unlike many other lizard species in the area, these particular ''Cordylus The genus ''Cordylus'' (Sauria: Cordylidae) includes a wide variety of species of small to medium spiny lizards from Africa, collectively called girdle-tailed lizards or girdled lizards. All are diurnal and ovoviviparous (live-bearing, without she ...'' lizards are not social and are usually seen alone. They are spiny, flat, and pitch black in colour. Their colour helps these unique lizards to absorb sufficient heat from the sun, in what is one of the darkest, least sunny parts of South Africa. Gallery File:Lagarto (Cordylus niger), cabo de Buena Esparanza, Sudáfrica, 2018-07-23, DD 83.jpg, Black girdled lizard, Cape of Good Hope File:BlackGirdledLizard. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
