WEBThe armadillo girdled lizard (Ouroborus cataphractus), also commonly known as the armadillo lizard, the armadillo spiny-tailed lizard, and the golden-armadillo lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Cordylidae. The species is endemic to desert areas along the western coast of South Africa.
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Armadillo Lizard: Care Guide, Pictures, Varieties, Lifespan & More
WEBMar 18, 2024 · The Armadillo Lizard can also be called an Armadillo Girdled Lizard, Golden Armadillo Lizard, or the Armadillo Spiny Tailed Lizard. It varies from light to dark brown with a yellow underbelly with a black pattern. It’s usually three to four inches long, but some may grow as long as eight.
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Armadillo Lizard: What To Know About This Tiny Pet Dragon
WEBFeb 9, 2023 · Armadillo girdled lizards (Ouroborus cataphractus) are also commonly known as golden armadillo. This species is the most popular pet species and is mostly found in semi-arid parts of Southern Africa. They are light to dark brown, usually with gold highlights on some of their spiked scales and measures 4.7 to 6.3 inches long.
WEBBasic facts about Armadillo Girdled Lizard: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.
WEBArmadillo Girdled Lizard. Description. Size: Length: 3.0 – 3.5 in (7.5 – 9 cm), Weight: 8 -17 pounds (3.6 – 7.7 kg) Head: It has a flat head covered with spines and scales. Tail: Its club-shaped tail, with spiny projections, is 14-16 inches long. Body and Coloration: They have hard squarish scales on their back that are yellow or brown.
WEBCordylus cataphractus (armadillo lizard or armadillo girdled lizard) is found along the west coast of South Africa, from the Orange River in the north (Little Namaqualand, Northern Cape Province) to the Piketberg Mountains in the south, and as far inland as Matjiesfontein in the western Karoo Basin.
WEBMar 17, 2023 · Also called the armadillo girdled lizard, Golden-armadillo lizard, and dragon armadillo lizard, this South African reptile has spiny coats of armor, a cool defense mechanism that also leaves them — despite their tiny size — looking like something you might see stalking the skies of Game of Thrones.
WEBJul 9, 2020 · The armadillo girdled lizard has a snout to tail length of 12–16 cm. It has a variety of coloration, ranging from light brown, yellowish-brown to dark brown. The underbelly and under-chin area are yellow with black or dark brown markings. Like many other lizards, O. cataphractus can drop their tail as a distraction to predators.
