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3- Platysaurus :
Platysaurus is a genus of lizards, commonly known as flat lizards for their flat backs, in the family Cordylidae.
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Platysaurus is a genus of lizards, commonly known as flat lizards for their flat backs, in the family Cordylidae.
Platysaurus
Platysaurus imperator
Scientific classification :
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Cordylidae
Genus:Platysaurus
A. Smith, 1844
Geographic range :
All species in the genus Platysaurus live in isolated populations in southern Africa.
Description :
The species of Platysaurus exhibit sexual dimorphism. Females and juveniles often have black or brown backs with white stripes, while males are much more colored. Also, males are somewhat larger than females.
Species:
The described species are:[1]
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Platysaurus attenboroughi Whiting, Branch, Pepper & Keogh, 2015 – Attenborough's flat lizard
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Platysaurus broadleyi Branch & Whiting, 1997 – Broadley's flat lizard or Augrabies flat lizard
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Platysaurus capensis A. Smith, 1844 – Cape flat lizard
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Platysaurus guttatus A. Smith, 1849 – dwarf flat lizard
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Platysaurus imperator Broadley, 1962 – emperor flat lizard
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Platysaurus intermedius Matschie, 1891 – common flat lizard
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Platysaurus lebomboensis Jacobsen, 1994 – Lebombo flat lizard
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Platysaurus maculatus Broadley, 1965 – spotted flat lizard
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Platysaurus minor V. FitzSimons, 1930 – Waterberg flat lizard
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Platysaurus mitchelli Loveridge, 1953 – Mitchell's flat lizard
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Platysaurus monotropis Jacobsen, 1994 – orange-throated flat lizard
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Platysaurus ocellatus Broadley, 1962 – ocellated flat lizard
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Platysaurus orientalis V. FitzSimons, 1941 – Sekukune flat lizard
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Platysaurus pungweensis Broadley, 1959 – Pungwe flat lizard
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Platysaurus relictus Broadley, 1976 – Soutpansberg flat lizard
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Platysaurus torquatus W. Peters, 1879 – striped flat lizard
Video :
Attenborough: Flat Lizard colourful displays & fly catching - BBC wildlife
Care basics :
1- FLAT ROCK LIZARDS :
courtesy to : animalbasiccare.blogspot.ae/2013/04/flat-rock-lizards.html
Flat Rock Lizards
9 subspecies are recognized.
Native: Africa
Length: 3-6 inches (10” large)
Temperature: 70-85°
Nighttime temperature: 65 and 75°. Infrared Heat Lamp
Humidity: 35 %percent.
Lighting: UV / UVB lighting helps prevent or reverse metabolic bone disease and UVA increases feeding, mating, and other natural behaviors (12-14 hours)
** Powder their greens and bugs in Calcium Vitamin D3 before serving
Feeding: Crickets, mealworms and waxworms. Adult lizards should be fed 3-4 times per week; some juveniles can be fed twice daily during their growing period.
Water: Shallow Dish. Misting the enclosure regularly should allow for enough water intake.
** Beware of over-misting the enclosure. It can cause mold.
Housing: 10-30 gallon terrarium. A screen lid is essential for proper air exchange. The enclosure must include a high basking area, hiding space (preferably made of rocks), and a "cool" area to allow for thermoregulation.
2- Flat Rock Lizard
courtesy to : www.petsource.org/reptile-by-species/5283-flat-rock-lizard.html
Species Name : Flat Rock Lizard
Latin Name : Platysauras sp.
Family : Cordylidae
Origin : South Africa
Care : intermediate
Environment
: desert
Temperature: 85+ F
Minimum House Size :10 gal
Lighting : high
Maximum Size in Captivity : 8"
Housing Type : Wire
Compatibility :species community
Diet :carnivore
Temperament : child safe
Reproduction Type : egg layer
Reproduction Difficulty : intermediate
Size-Small :3-4"
Size-Medium :4-6"
Size-Large : 6-8"
Size-Extra Large : 8+ up
Other websites :
- Prices : www.reptilesncritters.com/flat-rock-lizard.html
- www.lllreptile.com/products/32375-emperor-flat-rock-lizards
- research.amnh.org/users/estanley/Ed_Stanley/Platysaurus.html
- biology-assets.anu.edu.au/hosted_sites/Scott/2015whitingetalzootaxa.pdf
New South African Lizard Species Named After David Attenborough
courtesy to : www.reptilesmagazine.com/Lizards/Information
BY JOHN VIRATA - July 24, 2015
Scientists from Australia have discovered and described a South African lizard of the genus Platysaurus and named it after famed naturalist, Dr. Martin Whiting of Macquarie University in Australia described the species in honor of Attenborough for the latter’s contributions to science and the natural world.
DR. MARTIN WHITING
Attenborough’s flat lizard was discovered in South Africa’s Northern Cape Province and the Fish River Canyon in Namibia.
The lizard, Platysaurus attenboroughi, or Attenborough’s flat lizard was discovered in South Africa’s Northern Cape Province and the Fish River Canyon in Namibia. The lizard can be found in arid to subtropical region of the province in rock formations.
It measures 2.8 to 3.2 inches from snout to vent and has a blue head and mid body ith lateral white lines on the head that convert to white spots on the mid body region. The rear legs, body and tail area are a golden coloration with light white spots.
Attenborough’s flat lizard was previously confused with the Cape flat Lizard (Platysaurus capensis), which is very similar in coloration, but genetic analysis by Dr. Whiting proved that the two species are indeed distinct.
FAMILY CORDYLIDAE
1- Genus Cordylus - girdled or Armadillo lizard
2- Genus Chamaesaura - Grass lizards
3- Genus Platysaurus - Flat lizards
Platysaurus : Introduction and general articles
Species :
1- The emperor flat lizard or imperial flat lizard (Platysaurus imperator)
2- The Augrabies flat lizard (Platysaurus broadleyi)
3- The Cape flat lizard (Platysaurus capensis)
4- The common flat lizard (Platysaurus intermedius)
5- The Soutpansberg flat lizard (Platysaurus relictus)
Platysaurus : Introduction and general articles
Species :
1- The emperor flat lizard or imperial flat lizard (Platysaurus imperator)
2- The Augrabies flat lizard (Platysaurus broadleyi)
3- The Cape flat lizard (Platysaurus capensis)
4- The common flat lizard (Platysaurus intermedius)
5- The Soutpansberg flat lizard (Platysaurus relictus)