Kingdom Animalia Order Squamata Family Agamidae Scientific name Japalura swinhonis Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Suborder Iguania Genus Japalura Higher classification Japalura | |
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Similar Reptile, Japalura, Microhyla ornata, Babina adenopleura, Hylarana guentheri | ||
Japalura swinhonis, also known as Taiwan japalura, Swinhoe's japalura, and Swinhoe's tree lizard (Chinese: 斯文豪氏攀木蜥蜴), is a species of lizard endemic to Taiwan. The species is named after Robert Swinhoe.
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Japalura swinhonis
Distribution and habitat
Japalura swinhonis is endemic to Taiwan. It is found on the island of Taiwan, Orchid Island, Green Island, and Xiaoliuqiu. The species has been found in Japan, possibly carried there by humans. Japalura swinhonis is arboreal and lives on trees and on the ground at altitudes below 1500 m.
Description
The total length of Japalura swinhonis reaches 31 cm. The body is 8 cm long. The back is brown with a yellow stripe. Japalura swinhonis is sexually dimorphic. Males have a brighter color than females and are larger. The inside of the mouth is greyish-white or black. It feeds on insects and small invertebrates. It is oviparous. The eggs are white and oval. There are around three to five eggs in a clutch.
