| Karusasaurus | |
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| Karusasaurus polyzonus in its natural habitat | |
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| A more detailed close-up of K. polyzonus | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Cordylidae |
| Genus: | Karusasaurus Stanley, Bauer, Jackman, Branch & Mouton, 2011 |
| Species | |
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Two, see text | |
Karusasaurus, commonly known as Karusa lizards, is a genus of lizards in the family Cordylidae.[1][2]
Its species were previously considered to be included in the genus Cordylus, but more recent studies have shown that they are distinct enough to have their own genus.[3]
- ^ "Karusasaurus ". iSpot. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
- ^ "Taxonomic tree". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
- ^ Mouton, P.L.F.N. (2018). "Karusasaurus polyzonus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T110161123A115675844. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T110161123A115675844.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.