Limpopo Girdled Lizard
Cordylus jonesii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyCordylidae (Girdle-tail Lizards)
- GenusCordylus
- SpeciesCordylus jonesii (Limpopo Girdled Lizard)
About the Limpopo Girdled Lizard
The Limpopo girdled lizard (Cordylus jonesii), also known commonly as Jones's armadillo lizard and Jones's girdled lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Cordylidae. The species is indigenous to Southern Africa. The specific name, jonesii, is in honor of a "Mr. C. R. Jones" who collected the holotype. The common name, Limpopo girdled lizard, refers to the type locality, which is the Murchison Range in Limpopo.
Cordylus jonesii is found on both sides of South Africa's border with Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. The Limpopo girdled lizard is arboreal and inhabits dry forests, especially mopane woodland, where it hides under loose bark and in hollow tree limbs.
Cordylus jonesii preys upon winged termites, ants, and moths. Cordylus jonesii is ovoviviparous. Litter size is usually two young, but may be as many as four. The dorsal pattern of Cordylus jonesii varies from red to brown to gray, with dark spots or lines. On some individuals, the lines fuse into a black-bordered white stripe along the midline of the back. The Limpopo girdled lizard has a distinct... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Limpopo Girdled Lizard in Kruger National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Limpopo Girdled Lizard in Kruger National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Limpopo Girdled Lizard sighting in Kruger National Park, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Limpopo Girdled Lizard in Kruger National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Limpopo Girdled Lizard in Kruger National Park in our monthly data.