Gerrhosauridae
| Gerrhosauridae | |
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| Gerrhosaurus major | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Infraorder: | Scincomorpha |
| Superfamily: | Scincoidea |
| Family: |
Gerrhosauridae Fitzinger, 1843 |
The Gerrhosauridae are a family of lizards native to Africa and Madagascar.
Also known as plated lizards, species in the family Gerrhosauridae live in a range of habitats, from rocky crevices to sand dunes.
Their form is variable, some species having four fully developed limbs, and others having vestigial hind limbs only.
Most species are believed to be oviparous.
Family Gerrhosauridae
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