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Boyd's Forest Dragon

Hypsilurus boydii

Photo by Stephanie R.
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Description:

The forest dragon is a medium sized lizard with a pointed crest behind its head. It is mostly olive brown with brighter patches of yellow,black and white on its body. There is also some pink and brown tinting that makes it very distinctive. Although this lizard possess some bright colors, it is very well camouflaged in the forest.

Habitat:

Boyd's forest dragon is found only in the rainforests in northeastern Queensland, Australia. It is found mostly in trees in the rainforests, but can be seen basking in the sun on rocks or paths. It feeds on small insects and other invertebrates.

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Comments (18)
beaker98
Congrats Stephanie! Very well deserved and great little dragon:)
Stephanie R.
Thank you so much Lauren, Neil, Reza, Mark, and Luis! I appreciate your kind words!
Stephanie R.
Thank you very much Ashley! I am very honored to have this beautiful lizard chosen as Spotting of the Day!
Neil Ross
A great spotting. I've never seen one of these guys before. Congrats on your SOTD.
Mark Ridgway
Congrats. Sorry I missed this one before. Wonderful looking dragon.
AshleyT
Congrats Stephanie, this beautiful lizard has been chosen as Spotting of the Day! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectnoah/photos/a.10150595289465603.674700.10150120463815603/10156656945755603/?type=3&theater Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/709941045577060352
Stephanie R.
Thank you Christiane! No, I am not in Australia. I vacationed in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji last year. I loved every minute of my travels, and hope to return some day.
Christiane
Are you travelling in Australia at the moment?
Christiane
One of my favorite dragons.. Love it! Thanks for sharing..

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