Common flat lizard

Platysaurus intermedius

The common flat lizard is a species of lizard in the Cordylidae family. This lizard has 9 subspecies, all living in southern Africa.
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Appearance

The females and juveniles of all subspecies of "P. intermedius" have black scales, with white stripes on their backs. The bellies are brown, but the outer edges are white. Adult males have different colorations for each subspecies.

Naming

Nine subspecies are recognized:

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyCordylidae
GenusPlatysaurus
SpeciesP. intermedius
Photographed in
South Africa