Cophotis ceylanica

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Pygmy Lizard
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CITES Appendix I (CITES)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Agamidae
Genus: Cophotis
Species:
C. ceylanica
Binomial name
Cophotis ceylanica
Peters, 1861

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[]

  1. ^ "Appendices | CITES". cites.org. Retrieved 2022-01-14.

External links[]

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