Japalura dasi
Japalura dasi | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Agamidae |
Genus: | Japalura |
Species: | J. dasi
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Binomial name | |
Japalura dasi (Shah and Kästle, 2002)
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Synonyms[2] | |
Oriotiaris dasi Shah and Kästle, 2002 |
Japalura dasi, also known as the Agaupani mountain lizard or Agaupani forest agama,[2] (Nepalese: Agaupani jangali chheparo or hariyo chheparo) is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae.[3] It is listed as data deficient by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.[1]
Etymology[]
The specific name, dasi, is in honor of Indian herpetologist, .[2]
Description[]
The species is endemic to the Bajhura District in Nepal and can be found in shrublands and cultivated habitats.[4] It is oviparous.
References[]
- ^ a b Bhattarai, S. & Das, A. (2021). "Japalura dasi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T170410A149348520. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c "Japalura dasi". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
- ^ "ITIS Standard Report Page: Japalura dasi". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
- ^ "Japalura Dasi Overview". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
Further reading[]
- Kästle, W.; Rai, K.; Schleich, H. (2013). Field Guide of Amphibians and Reptiles of Nepal. Amphibians and Reptiles Conservation of Nepal (ARCO-Nepal) e.V.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List vulnerable species
- Japalura
- Reptiles of Nepal
- Endemic fauna of Nepal
- Reptiles described in 2002
- Agamidae stubs