Reptile
Maned Forest Lizard
Bronchocela jubataAlso known as Maned Agama, Bloodsucker Lizard
Perched vertically along slender branches, maned forest lizards rely on vibrant emerald coloration and a spiky crest of nape scales to blend seamlessly into lush tropical foliage. Males vigorously defend sunny perches by bobbing their heads, opening pale yellowish mouths, and flaring an expandable dewlap toward intruding rivals. When threatened, these agile climbers swiftly dart to the far side of tree trunks or plunge into dense undergrowth to elude detection.
ArborealDiurnalCamouflaged
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyGrasshoppers, Crickets, Moths
Predators
- Asian Vine Snake
- Collared Kingfisher
- Domestic Cat
ThreatsDeforestation, heavy pesticide applications, and agricultural expansion
HabitatsTropical rainforests, secondary growth, plantation edges, and rural gardens
Life span5–8 years
Classification
- FamilyAgamidae
- GenusBronchocela
- SpeciesBronchocela jubata
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Scanning: Look closely at vertical tree trunks and low branches where their green scales mimic fresh foliage.
- Patience: Stand quietly several meters away to observe dynamic dewlap displays and territorial head-bobbing.
Competitor Sifat Sharker / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
Predator Rushenb / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
Neighbor H. Zell / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Cheongweei Gan, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Cheongweei Gan · cc-by
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