The Gerrhosauridae are a family of lizards native to Africa and Madagascar.

They are close relatives of skinks and were once classified in the same family as them.

[1] Also known as plated lizards, species in the family Gerrhosauridae live in a range of habitats, from rocky crevices to sand dunes.

[1] Their form is variable, some species having four fully developed limbs, and others having vestigial hind limbs only.

[1] Most species are believed to be oviparous.