Reptile · GBIF taxon 9125207
Indian Garden Lizard
Calotes versicolorAlso known as Oriental Garden Lizard, Changeable Lizard
The Indian Garden Lizard is a long-tailed agamid with a spiny crest along its neck and back. Territorial males perform conspicuous head bobs and push-ups, and their head coloration intensifies during breeding.
Agamid LizardHead-bobbing DisplayInsect Hunter
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Grasshoppers
- Beetles
- Spiders
Predators
- Snakes
- Raptors
- Domestic cats
ThreatsRoad traffic, pesticide exposure, and predation by domestic animals
HabitatsGardens, scrub, open forest, farms, and sunny edges
Life spanOften about 5 years; wild longevity varies
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyAgamidae
- SpeciesCalotes versicolor
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Do not chase or handle; allow the lizard an open escape route.
Responsible observation
- Display: Watch fence posts for head bobs and push-ups.
- Warmth: Scan sunlit trunks and walls during mild mornings.
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