| Xenosauridae | |
|---|---|
| Chinese crocodile lizard (Shinisaurus crocodilurus) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Xenosauridae |
The Xenosauridae is a family of lizards native to Central America and China. Also known as knob-scaled lizards, they have rounded, bumpy scales and osteoderms. Most species prefer moist or semi-aquatic habitats, although they are widespread within their native regions, with some even inhabiting semi-arid scrub environments. They are carnivorous or insectivorous, and give birth to live young.[1]
Despite their apparent similarities, the two genera inhabits widely separated parts of the world, and may not be closely related.[1]
Family Xenosauridae