Armadillo Lizard
Armadillo lizards are endemic to the desert areas of the west coast of South Africa. They are diurnal, slow-moving and stay in social groups. They are so called as because they can roll into a ball and take up a defensive posture when threatened.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Cordylidae |
| Genus | Ouroborus |
| Scientific Name | Ouroborus cataphractus |
| Other Names | Armadillo Girdled Lizard, Golden Armadillo Lizard, Armadillo Spiny-tailed Lizard |
| Size | 15 to 17 in |
| Weight | 8 to 17 lbs |
| Color | Light to dark brown; yellow with blackish pattern underbelly |
| Distribution | Western Coast of South Africa |
| Habitat | Desert areas consisting of shrubs and small trees and rocky areas |
| Diet | Mainly insects especially termites, spiders, sometimes consume plant material, smaller lizards and rodents |
| Hibernation Fact | Hibernates during winter months |
| Predators | Birds of prey |
| Breeding Season | Spring |
| Mode of Reproduction | Viviparous (giving birth to live young) |
| Litter Size | 1 or 2 |
| Gestation Period | 6 to 8 months |
| Average Lifespan | 25 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
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