Soutpansberg flat lizard

The Soutpansberg flat lizard (Platysaurus relictus) is a species of lizard in the Cordylidae family.

Description
The females and juveniles of this Platysaurus are brown on their backs and yellow on their tails. Adult males, however, are green-yellow on their bodies and blue on their neck and belly. There is a collar.

Geography
This lizard is endemic to South Africa, including Waterberg and Soutpansberg. Its habitat is savannah.

Habits
This is a quick and alert lizard, living on sandstone outcrops.

Conservation
The Soutpansberg flat lizard is a near-threatened species.