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Reptiles · Squamata · Cordylidae
Smaug giganteus
At high risk of extinction in the wild over the medium term.
The giant dragon lizard, also known as the giant girdled lizard or the ouvolk, is a ground-dwelling lizard of the family Cordylidae that lives in the savannas of southern Africa. It usually lives in small groups, digging burrows and feeding on invertebrates and small vertebrates; it is equipped with spiny scales like those of the other girdled lizards.
Weight
200 g – 400 g
Size
30 cm – 40 cm
Life expectancy
15 years
Diet
Insectivore
Feeds mainly on insects and other invertebrates.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
Colony
Lives in large concentrations, often for breeding reasons.
Sources consulted: Wikipedia (es): Smaug giganteus
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Giant Dragon Lizard — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
The giant dragon lizard is classified as vulnerable. Organisations such as the IUCN, WWF and the Wildlife Conservation Society work specifically on its conservation and that of its habitat; looking into their programmes is a good starting point if you want to get involved.
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