McLachlan's girdled lizard
Species of lizard
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McLachlan's girdled lizard (Cordylus mclachlani), also known commonly as McLachlan's spiny-tailed lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Cordylidae. The species is endemic to South Africa.
| McLachlan's girdled lizard | |
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| Cordylus mclachlani | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Cordylidae |
| Genus: | Cordylus |
| Species: | C. mclachlani |
| Binomial name | |
| Cordylus mclachlani Mouton, 1986 | |
Etymology
The specific name, mclachlani, is in honor of South African herpetologist Geoffrey Roy McLachlan.[2]
Description
Adults of Cordylus mclachlani usually have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 5–7 cm (2.0–2.8 in). The body is very flattened. Dorsally, it is olive brown, with some dark brown and yellow spots. Ventrally, it is cream-colored.[3]
Geographic distribution
Cordylus mclachlani is found in the South African provinces of Northern Cape and Western Cape.[1]
Habitat
Behavior
Cordylus mclachlani is terrestrial and rupicolous (rock-dwelling), sheltering in narrow crevices.[1][3]
Reproduction
Cordylus mclachlani is ovoviviparous.[2]
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