Cordylosaurus Explained

Cordylosaurus (from Greek, Modern (1453-);: κορδῡ́λη, 'club' and Greek, Modern (1453-);: σαῦρος, 'lizard')^[1] is a monotypic genus of lizards. It consists of the following single species.

• Blue-black plated lizard, Cordylosaurus subtessellatus

Notes and References

1. Book: Gotch . A. F. (Arthur Frederick) . Latin names explained : a guide to the scientific classification of reptiles, birds & mammals . 1995 . London : Blandford . 978-0-7137-2565-0 . 105 .