Kingdom Animalia Class Reptilia Suborder Iguania Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Order Squamata Family Agamidae | |
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Similar Gonocephalus, Pinoyscincus jagori, Lipinia pulchella, Draco mindanensis, Platymantis corrugatus | ||
Gonocephalus sophiae, Negros forest dragon or Philippine forest dragon is a species of lizard endemic to the Philippines. It is found between 0 and 1200 m above sea level on the islands of Negros, Mindanao and Panay, and possibly on Siargao, Luzon, Samar, Palawan and the Calamian Islands. The species is oviparous, and lays eggs in small holes dug in the banks of forest rivers. It is often confused with G. interruptus and G. semperi and therefore remains poorly characterized. Adults reach a total length of ca. 30 cm and feed mostly on insects.
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