Plated lizards are a group of reptiles belonging to the family Gerrhosauridae, found primarily in Africa. These lizards are characterized by their heavily armored bodies, with overlapping scales that provide protection from predators. They are typically terrestrial and omnivorous, feeding on a variety of insects, small vertebrates, and plant matter. Plated lizards are known for their strong limbs and tails, which they use to dig burrows and defend themselves.
Specifications:
- The supraoccipital bones are damaged
- Skull Length 4.7 cm (1.9 in.)
- Skull Width 3.3 cm (1.3 in.)
- Skull Height 2.1 cm (0.8 in.)
