Lang's crag lizard

Lang's crag lizard

Lang's girdled lizard

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Pseudocordylus langi

Lang's crag lizard (Pseudocordylus langi), also known commonly as Lang's girdled lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Cordylidae. The species is endemic to Southern Africa.

Animal name origin

The specific name, langi, is in honor of German taxidermist Herbert Lang.

Distribution

Geography

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P. langi is found in Lesotho and South Africa where it is restricted to the summit of the Drakensberg at altitudes of 2,700–3,100 m (8,900–10,200 ft).

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The preferred natural habitat of P. langi is grassland.

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Mating Habits

P. langi is ovoviviparous.

References

1. Lang's crag lizard Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lang's_crag_lizard
2. Lang's crag lizard on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/18514/115652558

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