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Pseudocordylus
''Pseudocordylus'' is a genus of small to large girdled lizards from South Africa, commonly known as crag lizards. Six species of ''Pseudocordylus'' are known; they are distinguished from girdled lizards of the genus ''Cordylus'' by the presence of granular scales on the back instead of osteoderms. Species The following six species are recognized as being valid."''Pseudocordylus''". The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org. *'' Pseudocordylus langi'' – Lang's crag lizard *'' Pseudocordylus melanotus'' – Common crag lizard *'' Pseudocordylus microlepidotus'' – Cape crag lizard *'' Pseudocordylus spinosus'' – Spiny crag lizard *'' Pseudocordylus subviridis'' – Drakensberg crag lizard *'' Pseudocordylus transvaalensis'' – Northern crag 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 namin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pseudocordylus Melanotus
''Pseudocordylus melanotus'', also known as the common crag lizard or Highveld crag lizard, is a species of lizard found in Eswatini, Lesotho, and South Africa. '' Pseudocordylus subviridis'' is considered a distinct species by the Reptile Database, but a subspecies of ''Pseudocordylus melanotus'' by IUCN. ''Pseudocordylus melanotus'' an ovoviviparous lizard, tolerant of temperatures no lower than –5 °C, and consequently occurring on rocky outcrops, hills and mountains throughout southern Africa. Various subspecies are found in the inland mountains of the Eastern Cape ( Amatole– Great Winterberg) and Cape Fold Mountains, the Natal and Transvaal Drakensberg and foothills, Lesotho and Eswatini with an isolated population at Suikerbosrand, and also at the Magaliesberg which geologically is part of the Transvaal Drakensberg. The type specimen was collected by the Scots zoologist Andrew Smith in 1838 in the hills between the main branches of the Orange River east of Philippo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pseudocordylus
''Pseudocordylus'' is a genus of small to large girdled lizards from South Africa, commonly known as crag lizards. Six species of ''Pseudocordylus'' are known; they are distinguished from girdled lizards of the genus ''Cordylus'' by the presence of granular scales on the back instead of osteoderms. Species The following six species are recognized as being valid."''Pseudocordylus''". The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org. *'' Pseudocordylus langi'' – Lang's crag lizard *'' Pseudocordylus melanotus'' – Common crag lizard *'' Pseudocordylus microlepidotus'' – Cape crag lizard *'' Pseudocordylus spinosus'' – Spiny crag lizard *'' Pseudocordylus subviridis'' – Drakensberg crag lizard *'' Pseudocordylus transvaalensis'' – Northern crag 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 namin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pseudocordylus Microlepidotus
''Pseudocordylus microlepidotus'', the Cape crag lizard, is a species of lizard native to shrublands and grasslands of South Africa. Three subspecies have been named: ''Pseudocordylus microlepidotus microlepidotus'', ''Pseudocordylus microlepidotus fasciatus'', and ''Pseudocordylus microlepidotus namaquensis''. The species is ovoviviparous. The species is protected under CITES. Description The two sexes are very similar in size, however males exhibit a larger head than females. Males also develop more glands than females. The sexes begin to differentiate before sexual maturity Sexual maturity is the capability of an organism to reproduce. In humans it might be considered synonymous with adulthood, but here puberty is the name for the process of biological sexual maturation, while adulthood is based on cultural definitio .... References Reptiles of South Africa Reptiles described in 1829 Pseudocordylus Taxa named by Georges Cuvier {{lizard-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pseudocordylus Langi
Lang's crag lizard (''Pseudocordylus langi''), also known commonly as Lang's girdled lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Cordylidae. The species is endemic to Southern Africa. Etymology The specific name, ''langi'', is in honor of German taxidermist Herbert Lang. Geographic range ''P. langi'' is found in Lesotho and South Africa where it is restricted to the summit of the Drakensberg at altitudes of . Habitat The preferred natural habitat of ''P. langi'' is grassland. Reproduction ''P. langi'' is ovoviviparous Ovoviviparity, ovovivipary, ovivipary, or aplacental viviparity is a term used as a "bridging" form of reproduction between egg-laying oviparous and live-bearing viviparous reproduction. Ovoviviparous animals possess embryos that develop insi .... www.reptile-database.org. References Further reading * Branch, Bill (2004). ''Field Guide to Snakes and other Reptiles of Southern Africa''. Third Revised edition, Second impression. Sanibel Island, Florida: R ... [...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] |
Pseudocordylus Transvaalensis
Pseudocordylus transvaalensis (also known as the northern crag lizard) is a species of lizard in the family Cordylidae. It is a small lizard found in South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countri .... References Pseudocordylus Reptiles of South Africa Reptiles described in 1943 Taxa named by Vivian Frederick Maynard FitzSimons {{lizard-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pseudocordylus Subviridis
''Pseudocordylus subviridis'', also known as the Drakensberg crag lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Cordylidae. It is a small lizard found in South Africa and Lesotho Lesotho ( ), officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a country landlocked country, landlocked as an Enclave and exclave, enclave in South Africa. It is situated in the Maloti Mountains and contains the Thabana Ntlenyana, highest mountains in Sou .... References Pseudocordylus Reptiles of Lesotho Reptiles of South Africa Reptiles described in 1838 Taxa named by Andrew Smith (zoologist) {{lizard-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pseudocordylus Spinosus
The spiny crag lizard or prickly girdled lizard (''Pseudocordylus spinosus'') is a species of lizard in the family Cordylidae. Range It is found in the northern Drakensberg escarpment of Lesotho and adjacent South Africa, besides a population in southern KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal (, also referred to as KZN and known as "the garden province") is a province of South Africa that was created in 1994 when the Zulu bantustan of KwaZulu ("Place of the Zulu" in Zulu) and Natal Province were merged. It is locate .... References Pseudocordylus Reptiles of South Africa Reptiles described in 1947 Taxa named by Vivian Frederick Maynard FitzSimons Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{lizard-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Pseudocordylus 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'' and the larger, more robust ''Pseudocordylus ''Pseudocordylus'' is a genus of small to large girdled lizards from South Africa, commonly known as crag lizards. Six species of ''Pseudocordylus'' are known; they are distinguished from girdled lizards of the genus ''Cordylus'' by the presen ...''. 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 thre ... [...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] |
Vivian Frederick Maynard FitzSimons
Vivian Frederick Maynard FitzSimons, born in Pietermaritzburg, was a notable herpetologist in South Africa. Also, he contributed to the collection of spermatophyte samples for the National Herbarium which has become part of the South African National Biodiversity Institute at the Pretoria National Botanical Garden. In 1937, together with Anna Amelia Obermeyer, he collected some of the earliest plant specimens from the Eastern Highlands of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Later, as director of the Transvaal Museum, he together with Charles Koch helped to establish the Namib Desert Research Institute in Gobabeb Family Vivian FitzSimons came from a family of naturalists. His father, Frederick William FitzSimons, and his mother Patricia Henrietta (née Russell), both immigrated to South Africa from Ireland. His brother was Desmond Charles Fitzsimons, who in 1939 founded the Fitzsimons Snake Park (Durban) and was a leading distributor of snake antivenoms in South Africa. Vivian FitzSimons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
