Least Concern
Armadillo Girdled Lizard
Ouroborus cataphractus
A heavily armored lizard that curls into a tight ring and bites its tail when threatened.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Desert
Diet
Insectivore
Lifespan
10–15 years in the wild; over 20 years in captivity
Size
Body length 15–21 cm
Scientific Name
Ouroborus cataphractus
About Armadillo Girdled Lizard
A heavily armored lizard that curls into a tight ring and bites its tail when threatened.
It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with desert habitats with a insectivore diet, with a lifespan of 10–15 years in the wild; over 20 years in captivity, a size of Body length 15–21 cm, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Its famous defensive posture makes the armadillo girdled lizard look like a tiny scaly hoop.
Where Armadillo Girdled Lizard Lives
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Western Cape scrub
, South Africa
Karoo rocky habitat
, South Africa