Pseudocordylus is a genus of small to large girdled lizards from South Africa, commonly known as crag lizards. Six species of Pseudocordylus are known; they are distinguished from girdled lizards of the genus Cordylus by the presence of granular scales on the back instead of osteoderms.
Pseudocordylus is a genus of small to large girdled lizards from South Africa, commonly known as crag lizards. Six species of Pseudocordylus are known; they are distinguished from girdled lizards of the genus Cordylus by the presence of granular scales on the back instead of osteoderms.
==Species== The following six species are recognized as being valid. Pseudocordylus langi – Lang's crag lizard Pseudocordylus melanotus – common crag lizard Pseudocordylus microlepidotus – Cape crag lizard Pseudocordylus spinosus – spiny crag lizard Pseudocordylus subviridis – Drakensberg crag lizard Pseudocordylus transvaalensis – northern crag lizard
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