| Calotes jerdoni | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Agamidae |
| Genus: | Calotes |
| Species: | C. jerdoni |
| Binomial name | |
| Calotes jerdoni | |
Calotes jerdoni, commonly known as the Indo-Chinese forest lizard or Jerdon's forest lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to China and South Asia.
The specific name, jerdoni, is in honor of British biologist Thomas C. Jerdon. [2] Common names include green forest lizard, green garden lizard, Indochinese forest lizard and Jerdon's forest lizard.
Physical structure: A compressed-bodied lizard. This species resembles Calotes maria in pholidotic (scale) and other characters except that it has 45-57 scales round the body; gular scales much larger than the ventral scales; there is an oblique curved fold covered with small granular scales in front of the shoulders; nuchal crest less prominent; the hind-limb reaches to the eye or not quite so far. [3] Dorsal and lateral scales directed upward.
Color pattern: Deep-green dorsal coloration with yellow, orange or brown spots, but in many cases can make the body into a dark brown within a few seconds.
Length: Maximum total length (including tail): 38.5 cm (15.2 in). [3] Common total length: 32 cm (13 in). Common snout-to-vent length (SVL) : 9 cm (3.5 in).
Maximum published weight: ? g.
Bangladesh, Bhutan, China (W Yunnan, Xizang = Tibet), India (Khasi Hills in Assam & Shillong) and Myanmar.
Terrestrial & arboreal; diurnal; [3] found in many types of forested land. Prefers dense and bushy hill forest. [4] A skillful and an adept climber, it moves over trees and bushes rather swiftly. It is active during the day time. [4]
Insectivorous; feeds largely on insects but at times bird-eggs, nestlings, and frogs too are eaten up. [4]
Oviparous; breeding season begins around April when males develop bright coloration in the forebody and begin to chase females. Female digs a small hollow in soft earth and lays 11-23 eggs in it for incubation and safety. [4]
Non-venomous and completely harmless to humans.
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