Waterberg flat lizard
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Platysaurus minor

The Waterberg flat lizard (Platysaurus minor ) is a species of lizard in the family Cordylidae. It is endemic to South Africa.

Appearance

The Waterberg flat lizard is 60–70 mm long. The scales on the sides of its body are rounded, raised and larger than those on its back. Three longitudinal stripes are always entire on females, but sometimes divided in males.

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Habits and Lifestyle

The Waterberg flat lizard eats mainly insects, but will sometimes eat plants. It lives in small family groups and breeds in summer, when two eggs are produced.

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References

1. Waterberg flat lizard Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterberg_flat_lizard
2. Waterberg flat lizard on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/110164730/115677662

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