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Karusasaurus

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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

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

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

References

  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. ^ Stanley, Ed. "Karusasaurus ". American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
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Karusasaurus: Brief Summary

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

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.

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