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Short-crested Bay Island Forest Lizard

Coryphophylax subcristatus

Photo by SukanyaDatta
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Elongated body. Colour of tree bark....light brown. Crest not noticeable. Sloughing skin. Pattern of dots on body.

Habitat:

On the trail to the lime stone cave at Baratang Island. Perfectly camouflaged against tree trunk to which it was clinging. Remained motionless even when spotted and people came close.

Species ID Suggestions

Short-crested Bay Island forest lizard

Coryphophylax subcristatus

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PublishedOctober 17, 2014

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