Karsten’s plated lizard
These ground-dwelling lizards can be found in a variety or arid forests, savannas, and deserts. They adapt well to human settlements and are often found near cultivated fields and gardens.
- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- Life spanAround 20 years
- Body size11-27 inches long
- Native habitat Dry forests, shrublands, and grasslands of western and southwestern Madagascar
- DietInsects, leaves, flowers, and fruit
