Gonocephalus bellii

Gonocephalus bellii

Bell's anglehead lizard, Bell's forest dragon

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Gonocephalus bellii

Gonocephalus bellii, commonly known as Bell's anglehead lizard or Bell's forest dragon, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is native to Southeast Asia and Oceania.

Animal name origin

The specific name, bellii, is in honor of English zoologist Thomas Bell.

Appearance

G. bellii ranges in color from greenish-grey to brown with deep brown stripes. Males have a colorful dewlap that ranges from teal to pinkish-purple.

Distribution

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G. bellii is indigenous to Thailand, Malacca, Perak, Pahang, Selangor, Indonesia (Borneo), and West Malaysia.

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The preferred natural habitat of G. bellii is forest, at altitudes of 1,000–1,800 m (3,300–5,900 ft).

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Mating Habits

G. bellii is oviparous. Clutch size is 3–5 eggs.

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References

1. Gonocephalus bellii Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonocephalus_bellii
2. Gonocephalus bellii on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/99929397/99929422

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