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Emma Gray's Forest lizard

Calotes emma Gray

Photo by VivBraznell
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Field Notes

Description:

Dressed in 2014 Autumn colours, possibly Vivienne Westwood. Horned head with spikes along spine. Cream throat with green on top of head. Dark vertical line across eye. White stripe along the side with grey & darker blotches along spine.Pale pink tail with dark blotches along spine. Grey, pink and fawn blotched markings on legs

Habitat:

Chilling and blending in very nicely on an orchid hanging in the restaurant garden

Reference Links:

http://www.herp-science.de/ag/agamen/images/Bilder/Allgemeine%20Bilder/Calotes-…

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
VivBraznell
Thanks Scott! I always feel happier when I've had a positive ident
Scott Frazier
Calotes emma: "Three small groups of spines, completely separate from each other, on each side of the head—one behind the superciliary margin and two above each tympanum." I think yours fits the bill, Viv. http://www.herp-science.de/ag/agamen/images/Bilder/Allgemeine%20Bilder/Calotes-emma-emma-003w-HD.jpg
VivBraznell
I think it could be Calotes emma Gray - Emma Gray's forest lizard Kibuyu. Not sure how much they can change colour to blend in with their surroundings ...

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PublishedNovember 1, 2014

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