Dwarf Plated Lizard
Cordylosaurus subtessellatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGerrhosauridae (Plated Lizards)
- GenusCordylosaurus
- SpeciesCordylosaurus subtessellatus (Dwarf Plated Lizard)
9 Verified sightings at Namib-Naukluft National Park From 2019 to 2026
12 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
January Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Dwarf Plated Lizard
Cordylosaurus (from Greek: κορδῡ́λη kordū́lē, 'club' and Greek: σαῦρος saûros, 'lizard') is a monotypic genus of lizards. Only a single species is assigned to this genus, the blue-black plated lizard (Cordylosaurus subtessellatus). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Dwarf Plated Lizard in Namib-Naukluft National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 2 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Dwarf Plated Lizard in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Dwarf Plated Lizard sighting in Namib-Naukluft National Park, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Dwarf Plated Lizard in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Dwarf Plated Lizard in Namib-Naukluft National Park in our monthly data.