Indo-chinese forest lizard
A species of Forest lizards, Also known as Indo-chinese bloodsucker, Blue Crested Lizard Scientific name : Calotes mystaceus Genus : Forest lizards
Indo-chinese forest lizard, A species of Forest lizards
Also known as:
Indo-chinese bloodsucker, Blue Crested Lizard
Scientific name: Calotes mystaceus
Genus: Forest lizards
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Description General Info
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Description
Calotes mystaceus, the Indo-Chinese forest lizard is an agamid lizard found in China, South Asia and Southeast Asia.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Indo-chinese forest lizard's primary dietary intake comprises a variety of insects. They majorly consume ants, beetles, and butterflies. Their insectivorous nature is complemented by the occasional consumption of plant matter, predominantly leaves and flowers.
Appearance
Indo-chinese forest lizard is a medium-sized reptile with a robust, elongated body and rough, scale-covered skin. Its color can vary from brown to brilliant green, often with a light stripe down the side. It has distinctive fringed scales along its throat and jaw, plus a long, tapering tail. Males are generally larger, with a thicker throat frill and more prominent nasal scales. There's no significant alteration in appearance with age.
Behavior
Indo-chinese forest lizard is a diurnal and solitary reptile, typically found perched on vegetation while hunting or basking in the sun. It exhibits a vibrant color change to communicate or display aggression, and to camouflage. Males are notoriously territorial and engage in head-bobbing displays to assert dominance. Unique to this species is their capability to 'play dead' as a form of predator avoidance.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dragons Genus
Forest lizards Species
Indo-chinese forest lizard 
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