Forest Crested Lizard Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Calotes emma
Family : Agamidae
Order : Squamata
Class : Reptilia
Phylum : Chordata
Other Name : Emma Gray’s Forest Lizard, Spiny- headed Forest Lizard
Habitat : Mixed evergreen forest
Description : The Forest Crested Lizard is a medium-sized lizard, with males growing up to around 12-15 inches (30-38 cm) in length and females slightly smaller.
The males have bright colors on their body, including shades of green, blue, and yellow. Females and juveniles have more muted colors, typically brown or gray.
Forest Crested Lizards are found in the forests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
They are primarily insectivores, feeding on a variety of insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates.
Forest Crested Lizards are arboreal and spend most of their time in trees. They are also diurnal (active during the day) and are known for their ability to run quickly and jump well.
Females lay clutches of around 4-8 eggs in burrows or under leaves, which hatch after around 50-60 days.
The Forest Crested Lizard is not considered to be threatened or endangered, but their habitat is under threat due to deforestation and habitat destruction. They are also sometimes collected for the pet trade.
The males have bright colors on their body, including shades of green, blue, and yellow. Females and juveniles have more muted colors, typically brown or gray.
Forest Crested Lizards are found in the forests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
They are primarily insectivores, feeding on a variety of insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates.
Forest Crested Lizards are arboreal and spend most of their time in trees. They are also diurnal (active during the day) and are known for their ability to run quickly and jump well.
Females lay clutches of around 4-8 eggs in burrows or under leaves, which hatch after around 50-60 days.
The Forest Crested Lizard is not considered to be threatened or endangered, but their habitat is under threat due to deforestation and habitat destruction. They are also sometimes collected for the pet trade.
Distribution in Bangladesh
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description written by: Razia Sultana Setu,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka ; information source:Khan 2018 (Photographic guide to the wildlife of Bangladesh). photo credit: dava123(www.inaturalist.org/people/dava12), photo copyright: iNaturalist. more information please contact with us.
description written by: Razia Sultana Setu,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka ; information source:Khan 2018 (Photographic guide to the wildlife of Bangladesh). photo credit: dava123(www.inaturalist.org/people/dava12), photo copyright: iNaturalist. more information please contact with us.