Cape crag lizard
A species of Crag lizards, Also known as Western cape crag lizard Scientific name : Pseudocordylus microlepidotus Genus : Crag lizards
Cape crag lizard, A species of Crag lizards
Also known as:
Western cape crag lizard
Scientific name: Pseudocordylus microlepidotus
Genus: Crag lizards
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Description
Pseudocordylus microlepidotus, the Cape crag lizard, is a species of lizard native to shrublands and grasslands of South Africa. Three subspecies have been named: Pseudocordylus microlepidotus microlepidotus, Pseudocordylus microlepidotus fasciatus, and Pseudocordylus microlepidotus namaquensis. The species is ovoviviparous. The species is protected under CITES.
General Info
Lifespan
8-12 years
Diet
Cape crag lizard sustains primarily on an insectivorous diet, specializing in small arthropods. It tactically captures prey, notably beetles and spiders, using its full-throated gaping technique. Dietary variations exhibit climatic effects.
Appearance
Cape crag lizard is a small, robust lizard with rough, keeled scales. Majority of the body is brown, with indistinct bands of darker and lighter patches. Its body is slightly flattened with a long tail, aiding in its rock-dwelling lifestyle. Adult males display broader heads and bulkier bodies compared to females.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Girdled lizards Genus
Crag lizards Species
Cape crag lizard 
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