''Matobosaurus'' is a small

genus Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms as well as viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus comes above species and below family. In binomial nom ...

of lizards in the

family Family (from la, familia) is a group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its members and of society. Idea ...

Gerrhosauridae The Gerrhosauridae are a family of lizards native to Africa and Madagascar. Habitat Also known as plated lizards, species in the family Gerrhosauridae live in a range of habitats, from rocky crevices to sand dunes. Description Their form is va ...

. The genus is found in southern Africa.''.
In: IUCN 2021. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2021.3.

Species

There are two species which are recognized as being valid."''Matobosaurus'' ". The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org. *'' Matobosaurus validus'' – common giant plated lizard *'' Matobosaurus maltzahni'' – western giant plated lizard

References

Matobosaurus Lizard genera {{Lizard-stub