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Draco bimaculatus

Additional Info

  • Class:Reptilia
  • Family:Agamidae
  • Scientific Name:Draco bimaculatus Günther, 1864
  • Common Name:Two spotted flying lizard
  • Description:This slender lizard has a pale brown body with flecks of green, white, and black. It has a pair of wing-like patagia that is blue in males and yellow in females ventrally. These structures allow it to glide from tree to tree. Males have a rounded, off-white dewlap on the neck.
  • Ecological Role:It is a carnivore that controls the population of its prey species such as ants and termites. It also serves as prey for larger animals.
  • Distribution:MIndanao PAIC endemic.

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