Japalura dasi

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Japalura dasi
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Agamidae
Genus: Japalura
Species:
J. dasi
Binomial name
Japalura dasi
(Shah and Kästle, 2002)
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,  [fr].[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[]

  1. ^ a b Bhattarai, S. & Das, A. (2021). "Japalura dasi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T170410A149348520. Retrieved 20 November 2021.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ a b c "Japalura dasi". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  3. ^ "ITIS Standard Report Page: Japalura dasi". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  4. ^ "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.
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