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] | |
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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
- "The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
- "Japalura dasi". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
- "ITIS Standard Report Page: Japalura dasi". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
- "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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