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Curly-tailed Lizard, Lion Lizard

Leiocephalus carinatus varius

Photo by joanbstanley
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Recognized by a long banded tail that curls over the back. This lizard has a glossy look, though scales are rough. Colour is brownish-green-gray with considerably barring and mottling. Underside is pale yellow. Full-grown males have a bulkier head than the females. Males have throat fan, but this is hardly ever seen.

Habitat:

Beach at Starfish Point

Reference Links:

Leiocephalus carinatus

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