Dwarf sungazer is a species of lizard found only in central, east, and southern Africa. The species is diurnal and arboreal. The insectivorous species is rock-dwelling.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Family |
Cordylidae |
| Genus |
Cordylus |
| Scientific Name |
Cordylus tropidosternum |
| Other Names |
East African spiny-tailed lizard, tropical girdled lizard |
| Size |
16 to 19 cm (6.3–7.5 in) |
| Weight |
Around 18 g |
| Color |
Brown upper surface with dark brown and cream spots or thin dark bands; a black stripe runs along each side of the neck extending from the ear to the shoulder; Lips, throat, and belly are cream |
| Distribution |
Kenya, eastern Zimbabwe, central Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi |
| Habitat |
Dry, semi-arid regions |
| Diet |
Crickets, meal worms, phoenix worms, sometimes wax worms |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Ovoviviparous (giving birth to young ones by means of eggs hatched inside the body of the parent) |
| Average Lifespan |
10 to 15 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Not Evaluated |
Dwarf Sungazer Pictures Gallery
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Cordylus Tropidosternum
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Dwarf Sungazer Pictures
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Dwarf Sungazer
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East African Spiny-tailed Lizard
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Images of Dwarf Sungazer
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Tropical Girdled Lizard
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Dwarf Sungazer Lizard
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Dwarf Sungazer Setup
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Dwarf Sungazer Size
