Emma gray's forest lizard
A species of Forest lizards, Also known as Emma gray's crested forest lizard, Thailand bloodsucker Scientific name : Calotes emma Genus : Forest lizards
Emma gray's forest lizard, A species of Forest lizards
Also known as:
Emma gray's crested forest lizard, Thailand bloodsucker
Scientific name: Calotes emma
Genus: Forest lizards
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Description
Emma Gray's forest lizard (Calotes emma) is an agamid lizard found in China, South Asia and Southeast Asia.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Emma gray's forest lizard is primarily insectivorous, with its diet dominated by a variety of insects. It is particularly fond of eating beetles, caterpillars, and ants. Additionally, it occasionally consumes small vertebrates.
Appearance
Emma gray's forest lizard is a mid-sized lizard characterized by a slender body and a long, pointed snout. Its skin is rough and covered in small, sharp scales. This reptile sports a vibrant green base color, which is highlighted by bright turquoise markings. Males, significantly larger and more colored than females, flaunt a yellow throat and a prominent crest on the back, noticeable during the breeding season. Its agile, elongated tail is well-suited for tree-dwelling.
Behavior
Emma gray's forest lizard is a largely arboreal and diurnal species, known for its foraging and basking activities during the day. It is solitary and fiercely territorial, mostly displaying territorial behavior against intruders with its expandable gular pouch. Emma gray's forest lizard's impressive color changing ability is a survival feature in its natural forested habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dragons Genus
Forest lizards Species
Emma gray's forest lizard 
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