Karusasaurus

Karusasaurus
Karusasaurus polyzonus in its natural habitat
A more detailed close-up of K. polyzonus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Cordylidae
Genus: Karusasaurus
Stanley, Bauer, Jackman, Branch & Mouton, 2011[1]
Species

Two, see text

Karusasaurus, commonly known as Karusa lizards or Karusa girdled lizards, is a genus of lizards in the family Cordylidae.[2][3][4]

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.[1][5]

Description and distribution

Karusasaurus contains two species,[6] which are widely distributed across the southern part of Africa, specifically, in the semi-arid areas of South Africa and Namibia.[1][7] Like all girdled lizards, they are insectivores. They come in a great range of colors, including black, red, and turquoise.[4]

Species

There are two recognized species:[6]

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

References

  1. ^ a b c Stanley, Edward L.; Bauer, Aaron M.; Jackman, Todd R.; Branch, William R.; Mouton, P. Le Fras N. (2011). "Between a rock and a hard polytomy: Rapid radiation in the rupicolous girdled lizards (Squamata: Cordylidae)". Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 58 (1): 53–70. Bibcode:2011MolPE..58...53S. doi:10.1016/j.ympev.2010.08.024. PMID 20816817.
  2. ^ "Karusasaurus". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  3. ^ "Karusasaurus ". iSpot. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
  4. ^ a b "Karusasaurus ". American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ a b Karusasaurus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 14 August 2025.
  7. ^ "Karusasaurus Stanley, Bauer, Jackman, Branch & Mouton, 2011". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2 May 2018.

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