Lophocalotes achlios | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Agamidae |
Genus: | Lophocalotes |
Species: | L. achlios |
Binomial name | |
Lophocalotes achlios | |
Lophocalotes achlios, also known commonly as the white-throated crested dragon, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Sumatra, Indonesia [1]
The preferred natural habitat of L. achlios is misty cloud forest, [1] above 1,000 m (3,300 ft) altitude. [2]
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