Kalahari Plated Lizard
- Gerrhosaurus auritus
- IUCN Status: Least Concern
- Threat: unconfirmed
- Venom/Toxin: none
- Trend: stable
General Information
The Kalahari plated lizard (Gerrhosaurus auritus) is a species of lizard in the Gerrhosauridae family.
Ecology & Behaviour
This diurnal species occurs terrestrially and in burrows in sandy soils in dry savanna habitats. It can be found on free range cattle and game farms.
Distribtion & Habitat
It is found in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa.
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- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Reptilia
- Order: Squamata
- Family: Gerrhosauridae
- Genus: Gerrhosaurus
