The common flat lizard (Platysaurus intermedius) is a species of lizard in the Cordylidae family. This lizard has 9 subspecies, all living in southern Africa.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Common 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 orientalis
- Platysaurus lebomboensis
- Platysaurus minor
- Platysaurus relictus
- Platysaurus monotropis
- Platysaurus broadleyi
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Cordylidae
- Genus
- Platysaurus
- Species
- Platysaurus intermedius
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