The Sekukhune flat lizard (Platysaurus orientalis) is a species of lizard in the family Cordylidae. The species is endemic to South Africa. It has two subspecies.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Sekukhune flat lizard being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Platysaurus relictus
- Platysaurus intermedius
- Platysaurus minor
- Platysaurus lebomboensis
- Platysaurus monotropis
- Platysaurus broadleyi
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Cordylidae
- Genus
- Platysaurus
- Species
- Platysaurus orientalis
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