Cophotis ceylanica
Pygmy Lizard | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Agamidae |
Genus: | Cophotis |
Species: | C. ceylanica
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Binomial name | |
Cophotis ceylanica Peters, 1861
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Cophotis ceylanica, the Ceylon deaf agama, is an agamid species endemic to Sri Lanka.
Description[]
Body is compressed. Head is narrow. Long dorso-nuchal crest developed. Temporal scales with 3 to 5 large conical scales. Tympanum absent. Tail is short and prehensile. Dorsal scales enlarged. Gualr sacs laterally compressed. Some individuals show orange patches. Pre-anal and femoral pores absent. Dorsum is olive green with darker markings, forming 3 bands on body and more on tail. A light spot on nape. A broad stripe along anterior of body and one in front of the eyes. Limbs are dark-banded.
Distribution and habitat[]
A slow-moving lizard, found on moss-covered tree trunks in montane regions of Sri Lanka. Localities include Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains, Hakgala, Adam's Peak and Knuckles Mountain Range.
Ecology and reproduction[]
Inhibits within forest mosaic comprising Cyperus and hedges. Social interactions known to include head-bobbing, in response to threat as well as aggressive between males. 4-5 live young are produced at a time, measuring 47-50mm, between May to August.
References[]
- ^ "Appendices | CITES". cites.org. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
- http://reptile-database.reptarium.cz/species?genus=Cophotis&species=ceylanica
- https://www.academia.edu/1400812/Description_of_a_second_species_of_Cophotis_Reptilia_Agamidae_from_the_highlands_of_Sri_Lanka
External links[]
- Reptiles of Sri Lanka
- Cophotis
- Reptiles described in 1861
- Taxa named by Wilhelm Peters