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Draco is a genus of agamid lizards [1] that are also known as flying lizards, flying dragons or gliding lizards. These lizards are capable of gliding flight via membranes that may be extended to create wings ( patagia ), formed by an enlarged set of ribs.
Draco maculatus, commonly known as the spotted flying dragon or spotted gliding lizard, is a species of agamid flying lizard endemic to Southeast Asia. It is capable ...
Draco volans, also commonly known as the common flying dragon, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The species is endemic to Southeast Asia . [ 2 ] Like other members of genus Draco , this species has the ability to glide using winglike lateral extensions of skin called patagia .
Draco is the Greek word for dragon. [2] D. dussumieri is the only species of Draco found in southern India and is the westernmost representative out of around 42 species in the genus. This species stands out as the sole member of a lineage that represents an old branch from the common ancestor of the species within the genus. [10]
Draco sumatranus, the common gliding lizard, is a species of agamid lizard endemic to Southeast Asia. It has elongated ribs and skin flaps on the sides of its body. It has elongated ribs and skin flaps on the sides of its body.
Genus Common Name Species Images Acanthosaura: mountain horned dragons 20 A. cardamomensis. Agasthyagama: Indian kangaroo lizard 1 A. beddomii. Aphaniotis
Draco melanopogon, commonly known as the black-bearded gliding lizard or black-barbed flying dragon, is a species of agamid "flying lizard" endemic to Southeast Asia. [1] It is a typically forest-dwelling arboreal lizard. [2] It preys on small invertebrates like ants and is oviparous. They are notable for relying solely on dewlap-mediated ...
Draco jareckii is a species of "flying" lizard in the family Agamidae.The species is endemic to the Philippines. [2] Like all members of the genus Draco, males possess a dewlap for displaying, and both sexes possess pseudo-wings for gliding from high places, though not actually capable of powered flight.