Abbott's anglehead lizard, Cochran's forest dragon
Abbott's crested lizard (Gonocephalus abbotti), also known commonly as Abbott's anglehead lizard and Cochran's forest dragon, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is native to Malaysia and Thailand.
Both the specific name, abbotti, and two of the common names are in honor of American naturalist William Louis Abbott.
G. abbotti is found in Peninsular Malaysia (Pahang) and southern Thailand (Narathiwat, Pattani, Trang, Yala).
The preferred natural habitat of G. abbotti is forest, at altitudes of 200–1,000 m (660–3,280 ft).
Particular information concerning reproduction of G. abbotti is scarce. Gonocephalus dragons in general are seldom bred in captivity. The majority of the dragons are caught in the wild. Most of the Gonocephalus species can breed year around and are also considered territorial lizards. Therefore, it is recommended to only have one or a pair if kept as a pet. They are egg laying lizards producing approximately one to seven eggs. The better condition the female is in, the more eggs she can lay. They reproduce sexually and reach sexual maturity from the ages of two to three. It is typical in Gonocephalus that the male is larger than the female. Also, the male can be reddish-brown to green, whereas the females and juveniles are typically green (Langerwerf, 2006, pp. 105–109).
