Reptile · GBIF taxon 11019247
Lue's Mountain Lizard
Diploderma lueiAlso known as Lue's Japalure, Lue's Tree Lizard, Lue's Dragon
Lue's mountain lizards navigate the cool, moss-draped branches of northeastern Taiwan's high-altitude cloud forests. Males defend territorial perches by displaying vivid yellow gular pouches and performing rhythmic push-up displays to ward off rivals. Their emerald and brown patterning provides blending camouflage among arboreal lichens and epiphytes where they hunt small invertebrates.
EndemicArborealMontane
Licensed reference中華民國(台灣)行政院農業委員會林務局 / Public domain · cc0
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EndangeredConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXEndangeredRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Ants
- Beetles
- Spiders
Predators
- Birds of prey
- Tree snakes
- Small carnivorous mammals
ThreatsHabitat fragmentation, climate change, extremely restricted range
HabitatsSubtropical montane cloud forests, cool high-elevation woodlands
Life span4–8 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyAgamidae
- SpeciesDiploderma luei
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
- What to notice
- Recognized by its rich green coloration, yellowish throat patch, and prominent spiky neck crest.
- Support conservation
- Observe quietly from designated forest trails without shaking foliage or attempting to capture wild individuals.
Responsible observation
- Scan mossy branches: Look carefully along misty, lichen-covered tree trunks and low branches in high-elevation forests.
- Keep clear of perches: Maintain a respectful distance to avoid causing territorial males to abandon their display posts.
- Use a long lens: Capture photographs with telephoto equipment rather than approaching close enough to startle the lizard.
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