Flying Lizard Draco haematopogon JAVA

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Agamidae, First named by Gray in 1831

Colour: Head, body and legs blackish-grey. Patagial membranes (wings) in males red and black, in females yellow and black. Patterns are highly variable, from spots or dashes to thick bars or stripes.

Size: Length from head to curled tail: 150-170mm (tails longer if straightened). Wingspan: 70-80+mm.

Comments & Applications:  Wow! One of the most spectacular species of lizard on planet earth. These lizards are well known for their colourful “display structures” and ability to glide long distances using their wing-like, patagial membranes supported by elongated thoracic ribs to generate lift forces. Scarcely offered for sale. Ideal for artwork, photography, framing, interior design, film, entertainment or educational purposes

Format: Supplied dried with wings spread

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