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Distribution

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Continent: Africa
Distribution: Angola, (N Namibia ?, S Zaire ?)
Type locality: Caconda, Huila District, Angola.
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Angolan girdled lizard

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The Angolan girdled lizard (Cordylus angolensis), also known as the Angolan spiny-tailed lizard,[2] is a species of lizard in the genus Cordylus. The species is endemic to Angola, as its names testify,[3][4][5] and is ovoviviparous.[3]

Reproduction

C. angolensis is ovoviviparous,[3] meaning females keep eggs inside their bodies until ready to hatch.

References

  1. ^ Ceríaco, L.M.P.; Baptista, N.; Conradie, W. (2020). "Cordylus angolensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T110159200A110159225. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T110159200A110159225.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Cordylus angolensis names". UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
  3. ^ a b c d "Cordylus angolensis BOCAGE, 1895". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
  4. ^ "Cordylus angolensis distribution". UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
  5. ^ "Cordylus angolensis". ZipcodeZoo.com. Archived from the original on 2010-05-13. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
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Angolan girdled lizard: Brief Summary

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The Angolan girdled lizard (Cordylus angolensis), also known as the Angolan spiny-tailed lizard, is a species of lizard in the genus Cordylus. The species is endemic to Angola, as its names testify, and is ovoviviparous.

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