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Juvinile Whistling Lizard

Calotes liolepis

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Field Notes

Description:

Seen sunning himself atop a rock in our garden - the coloration was striking to say the least.. was calm and composed - but made a break for cover as soon as i took the pic.

Habitat:

Home garden

Notes:

An endemic lizard - mainly an arboreal species.
Whistling lizard has an unusual habit of uttering a high pitched whistling sound when alarmed. Hence its vernacular name. It feeds mainly on insects

Reference Links:

Biodiversity of Sri Lanka: Whistling Lizard/Forest Lizard(Calotes liolepis)

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2014 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedJune 30, 2014

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