Diploderma luei | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Agamidae |
Genus: | Diploderma |
Species: | D. luei |
Binomial name | |
Diploderma luei | |
Synonyms [3] | |
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Diploderma luei is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Taiwan. [3] [4]
In Taiwan D. luei has only been found in the mountains of Yilan County and Hualien County at elevations of 900 to 1,800 m (3,000 to 5,900 ft). [5]
The snout-to-vent length (SVL) of D. luei may reach 10 cm (3.9 in); the total length (including the long tail) may reach 27 cm (11 in). [6]
The specific name, luei, comes from the name of Taiwanese herpetologist Kuang-Yang Lue, to honor his contributions to the herpetology of Taiwan. [3] [5] [7]
D. luei is listed as a rare and valuable species in the Taiwan Wildlife Conservation Act [6] similar to Diploderma swinhonis.
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