Japalura dasi

Japalura dasi, also known as the Agaupani mountain lizard or Agaupani forest agama,[2] (Nepalese: Agaupani jangali chheparo or hariyo chheparo) is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae.[3] It is listed as data deficient by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.[1]

Japalura dasi
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Agamidae
Genus: Japalura
Species:
J. dasi
Binomial name
Japalura dasi
(Shah and Kästle, 2002)
Synonyms[2]

Oriotiaris dasi Shah and Kästle, 2002

Etymology

The specific name, dasi, is in honor of Indian herpetologist, Indraneil Das.[2]

Description

The species is endemic to the Bajhura District in Nepal and can be found in shrublands and cultivated habitats.[4] It is oviparous.

References

  1. "The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  2. "Japalura dasi". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  3. "ITIS Standard Report Page: Japalura dasi". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  4. "Japalura Dasi Overview". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 19 October 2018.

Further reading

  • Kästle, W.; Rai, K.; Schleich, H. (2013). Field Guide of Amphibians and Reptiles of Nepal. Amphibians and Reptiles Conservation of Nepal (ARCO-Nepal) e.V.
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