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Karusasaurus

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Karusasaurus
Karusasaurus polyzonus in its natural habitat
A more detailed close-up of K. polyzonus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Cordylidae
Genus: Karusasaurus
Stanley, Bauer, Jackman, Branch & Mouton, 2011
Species

Two, see text

Karusasaurus, commonly known as Karusa lizards, is a genus of lizards in the family Cordylidae.[1][2]

Its species were previously considered to be included in the genus Cordylus, but more recent studies have shown that they are distinct enough to have their own genus.[3]

Description and distribution

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Karusasaurus contains two species, which are widely distributed across the southern part of Africa, specifically, in the semi-arid areas of South Africa and Namibia.[4][5] Like all girdled lizards, they are insectivores. They come in a great range of colors, including black, red, and turquoise.[6]

Species

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Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Karusasaurus.

References

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  1. ^ "Karusasaurus ". iSpot. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
  2. ^ "Taxonomic tree". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  3. ^ Mouton, P.L.F.N. (2018). "Karusasaurus polyzonus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T110161123A115675844. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T110161123A115675844.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Karausasaurus ". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
  5. ^ "Karusasaurus Stanley, Bauer, Jackman, Branch & Mouton, 2011". GBIF. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  6. ^ "Karusasaurus ". American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 1 May 2018.

Further reading

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