Western ghats flying lizard
A species of Flying lizards, Also known as Southern flying lizard Scientific name : Draco dussumieri Genus : Flying lizards
Western ghats flying lizard, A species of Flying lizards
Also known as:
Southern flying lizard
Scientific name: Draco dussumieri
Genus: Flying lizards
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Description
Draco dussumieri or southern flying lizard, is a species of agamid lizard capable of gliding from tree to tree. It is found in the Western Ghats and hill forests of southern India. They are almost completely arboreal, found on trees in forests and adjoining palm plantations where they climb tree to forage for insects and glide to adjoining trees by expanding the patagium, loose skin on the sides of the body which are supported by elongated...
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Western ghats flying lizard's diet largely consists of small arboreal arthropods, with a particular fondness for ants and termites. It is an opportunistic feeder, supplementing its diet with various soft fruits when available.
Appearance
The western ghats flying lizard is small in size, with rod-like body and loose skin. The skin is scaly with a predominantly green coloration, punctuated by patches of blue or orange. This reptile is distinctive due to the elongated, wing-like projections extending from the body, used for gliding. Males project a large, yellow gular pouch during displays. The young ones are less vibrant, while there is minimal difference in appearance between subspecies.
Behavior
Western ghats flying lizard exhibits an extraordinary gliding behavior, utilizing specialized rib-cage extensions to float between trees. This arboreal species is mostly solitary, each individual having its own feeding and breeding territory. Males communicate their dominance and defend territories by performing visual displays, unfurling and undulating their wing-like membranes.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dragons Genus
Flying lizards Species
Western ghats flying lizard 
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