Armadillo girdled lizard
Species - Latest posts / Genres - Latest posts / R eptiles - Latest posts / Lizards Armadillo girdled lizard The armadillo girdled lizard (Ouroborus cataphractus) also commonly known as the armadillo lizard, the Golden-armadillo lizard, or the armadillo spiny-tailed lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Cordylidae. The species is endemic to desert areas along the western coast of South Africa. In 2011, it was moved to its own genus based on molecular phylogeny, but formerly it was included in the genus Cordylus. Description The armadillo girdled lizard can be a light brown to dark brown in coloration. The underbelly is yellow with a blackish pattern, especially under the chin. Its size can range from 7.5 to 9 cm (3.0 to 3.5 in) in snout-vent length (SVL). It may grow to a maximum size of 10.5 cm (4.1 in) SVL. Distribution and habitat O. cataphractus is endemic to the Succulent Karoo biome in the Northern and ...