Kingdom Animalia Suborder Iguania Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Class Reptilia Family Agamidae Genus Acanthosaura Order Scaled reptiles | |
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Similar Bronchocela smaragdina, Acanthosaura crucigera, Bronchocela danieli | ||
Acanthosaura coronata is a species of agamid lizard commonly known as the crowned spiny lizard. They are found in the lowland tropical forests of eastern Cambodia (type location) and Vietnam (Lam Dong and Dong Nai provinces). They are diurnal. Although often found near the ground, they have cryptic colouration and climb trees when threatened.
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