Scale-bellied tree lizard
A species of Dymond's japalure Scientific name : Acanthosaura lepidogaster Genus : Dymond's japalure
Scale-bellied tree lizard, A species of Dymond's japalure
Scientific name: Acanthosaura lepidogaster
Genus: Dymond's japalure
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Description General Info
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Description
Acanthosaura lepidogaster is a species of agamid lizards, commonly known as the brown pricklenape in the genus of Acanthosaura found in Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos and China.
General Info
Lifespan
8-12 years
Diet
Scale-bellied tree lizard is primarily insectivorous, with a fondness for small invertebrates. It feeds on a diverse range of arthropods, particularly favoring ants, spiders, and beetles, enhancing its diet with small vertebrates when available.
Appearance
Scale-bellied tree lizard is a small to medium-sized lizard with a spikey, triangular head and long, muscular tail. Its body is covered with scaly, uneven skin in varying shades of brown and green, which gives way to a lighter, striped underbelly. Notable features include a ridged back with rows of sharp spines and distinctive blue spots on the males' cheeks and throat. Females, however, lack these blue markings. Juveniles mimic adults in shape but are a more uniform green.
Behavior
Scale-bellied tree lizard is a diurnal tree-dwelling species with solitary behavior. This reptile remains motionless for prolonged periods, utilizing its natural camouflage to blend with surrounding vegetation. When threatened, it displays its brightly colored throat, serving as a defense mechanism. Its territorial nature involves visually asserting its space, using physical displays rather than marking territory.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dragons Genus
Dymond's japalure Species
Scale-bellied tree lizard 
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