Class Reptilia Family Agamidae Phylum Chordata Order Scaled reptiles | Subphylum Vertebrata Suborder Iguania Rank Genus | |
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Similar Rhino‑horned lizard, Leaf‑nosed lizard, Rough‑nosed horned lizard, Lyreshead lizard, Cophotis | ||
Atheris ceratophora female defensive striking
Ceratophora is a genus of agamid lizards found in Sri Lanka. The male has a horn on its snout.
Contents
- Atheris ceratophora female defensive striking
- Atheris ceratophora male imported 2009
- Description
- Species
- Key to selected species
- References
Atheris ceratophora male imported 2009
Description
The tympanum is hidden, and the body is more or less laterally compressed, and covered with unequal scales. No dorsal crest is present; and a nuchal crest can be present or absent. No gular sac or gular fold is present. A large rostral appendage occurs, at least in the males. No femoral or preanal pores are found.
Species
The following species are recognized as being valid.
Key to selected species
References
Ceratophora Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA