Gonocephalus megalepis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Agamidae |
Genus: | Gonocephalus |
Species: | G. megalepis |
Binomial name | |
Gonocephalus megalepis (Bleeker, 1860) | |
Gonocephalus megalepis, Bleeker's forest dragon, is a species of agamid lizard. [1] It is found in Indonesia.
Gonocephalus is a genus of agamid lizards endemic to southeast Asia.
Abbott's crested lizard is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. It is endemic to Thailand.
The Draconinae are a subfamily of reptiles in the family Agamidae found in southern Asia and Oceania. Some taxonomists believe these genera belong to the subfamily Agaminae.
Gonocephalus chamaeleontinus, the chameleon forest dragon or chameleon anglehead lizard, is a species of agamid lizard from Indonesia and Malaysia.
The dwarf wrasse, Doratonotus megalepis, is a species of wrasse native to tropical waters of the western Atlantic Ocean from Florida, United States, to Brazil and in the eastern Atlantic from around Ile Las Rolas, São Tomé and the Cape Verde Islands. It is found in beds of turtle grass at depths of 1 to 15 m, where its green coloration allows it to blend in with its surroundings. This species grows to a total length of 9.4 cm (3.7 in). It can be found in the aquarium trade. This species is the only known member of its genus.
Gonocephalus doriae is a species of arboreal lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to the island of Borneo.
Gonocephalus sophiae, the Negros forest dragon is a species of lizards endemic to the Philippines. It is found between 0 and 1200 m above sea level on the islands of Negros, Mindanao and Panay, and possibly on Siargao, Luzon, Samar, Palawan and the Calamian Islands. The species is oviparous, and lays eggs in small holes dug in the banks of forest rivers. It is often confused with G. interruptus and G. semperi and therefore remains poorly characterized. Adults reach a total length of ca. 30 cm and feed mostly on insects.
Geckolepis megalepis is a species of gecko found in the limestone karst formations of northern Madagascar. It is the first addition to the Geckolepis genus since 1942. This species of gecko has the largest scales of any known gecko and can detach them as a defence mechanism when a predator attacks, leaving the predator with a mouthful of scales rather than itself; a character it shares with all other members of the genus Geckolepis. Its scales were reported to come away with greater ease than its congeners.
Gonocephalus bellii, commonly known as Bell's anglehead lizard or Bell's forest dragon, is a species of lizards in the family Agamidae.
Malayodracon is a genus of lizard within the family Agamidae. The genus is monotypic, containing the sole species Malayodracon robinsonii. The species, also known commonly as Robinson's anglehead lizard and Robinson's forest dragon, is endemic to Southeast Asia. No subspecies are recognized as being valid.
Gonocephalus beyschlagi, the Sumatra forest dragon, is a species of agamid lizard. It is endemic to northern Sumatra, Indonesia.
Gonocephalus grandis, the giant forest dragon or great anglehead lizard, is a species of agamid lizard. It is found in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Myanmar.
Gonocephalus interruptus, Boulenger's forest dragon or Mindoro anglehead, is a species of agamid lizard. It is found in the Philippines.
Gonocephalus klossi, Kloss's forest dragon, is a species of agamid lizard. It is found in Indonesia.
Gonocephalus kuhlii is a species of agamid lizard. It is found in Indonesia.
Gonocephalus lacunosus, Manthey's forest dragon, is a species of agamid lizard. It is found in Indonesia.
Gonocephalus liogaster, the tropical forest dragon, blue-eyed anglehead lizard, or orange-ringed anglehead lizard, is a species of agamid lizard. It is found in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Gonocephalus mjobergi is a species of agamid lizard. It is found in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Gonocephalus semperi, the Mindoro forest dragon, is a species of agamid lizard. It is found in the Philippines.