East African Spiny-tailed Lizard
Cordylus tropidosternum
The East African spiny-tailed lizard lives in dry woodland, rocky terrain, and sheltered ground cover across parts of eastern Africa. It forages for insects and other small invertebrates, usually remaining close to cracks or crevices that provide refuge. Its heavily keeled, spiny scales form effective armor, and it can brace its body in a narrow shelter to make removal difficult.
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- East African Spiny-tailed Lizard