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Draco indochinensis

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Draco indochinensis, commonly known as the Indo-Chinese flying lizard, is a species of agamid lizard endemic to South-east Asia.

Draco indochinensis

Description :

 

It has earlier been considered synonymous to or a sub-species of Draco blanfordii.[2][3] However, phylogenetic data and other supporting morphological features indicate that it is a separate species.[4] The dewlap of the male of this species is widest at its base and decreases in width over its entire length and terminates in a sharp point, as opposed to the distal expansion of the dewlap seen in Draco blanfordii. This feature may be shared with other Draco lizards. Both sexes have a thick, black transverse band that extends across the posterior gular region from one throat lappet to the other. Dark radial bands on the dorsal surface of the patagia of both sexes is also another feature.

 

The snout-to-vent length is about 108 millimetres (4.25 in). It has a moderately slender body and the nostrils are orientated upwards. The dorsal surface is mottled brownish-grey with darker speckling. The patagium (winglike membrane) is dark brown near the edge and paler brown near the body, with six transverse pale-edged bands.

A very well camouflaged D. indochinensis from Bandipur National Park, India

Scientific classification :

Kingdom:Animalia

Phylum:Chordata

Subphylum:Vertebrata

Class:Reptilia

Order:Squamata

Suborder:Iguania

Family:Agamidae

Subfamily:Draconinae

Genus:Draco

Species:D. indochinensis

Binomial name:

Draco indochinensis
M.A. Smith, 1928[1]

The ventral surface is yellow or pinkish, with the gular pouch a creamy yellow anteriorly, and bluish-grey and black posteriorly. The underside of the patagium is yellowish-brown.[5]

 

Distribution and habitat :

 

The Indo-Chinese flying lizard is native to southeastern and eastern Cambodia and southern Vietnam. It is found in evergreen forests at altitudes of up to 500 metres (1,640 ft). It is an arboreal species and seldom descends to the ground. Little is known of its diet and behaviour.[5]

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                             -  SPECIES :    -    Draco Volans 

                                                      -    Draco Sumatranus 

                                                      -    Draco Spilonotus 

                                                      -    Draco mindanensis

                                                      -    Draco maculatus

                                                      -    Draco indochinensis

                                                      -    Draco dussumieri

                                                      -    Other Draco Species  

Gliding Lizards  -  Introduction 

                             -  Care

                             -  SPECIES :    -    Draco Volans 

                                                      -    Draco Sumatranus 

                                                      -    Draco Spilonotus 

                                                      -    Draco mindanensis

                                                      -    Draco maculatus

                                                      -    Draco indochinensis

                                                      -    Draco dussumieri

                                                      -    Other Draco Species  

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