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| status = LC |
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| name = ''Calotes jerdoni'' |
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| status_system = IUCN3.1 |
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| image = Calotes_jerdoni.jpg |
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| genus = Calotes |
| genus = Calotes |
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| species = jerdoni |
| species = jerdoni |
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| authority = [[Albert Günther|Günther]], 1870<ref> |
| authority = [[Albert Günther|Günther]], 1870<ref>{{EMBL species|genus=Calotes|species=jerdoni}} www.reptile-database.org</ref> |
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'''''Calotes jerdoni''''', commonly known as the '''Indo-Chinese forest lizard''' or '''Jerdon's forest lizard''', is a [[species]] of [[lizard]] in the [[Family (biology)|family]] [[Agamidae]]. The species is [[Endemism|endemic]] to |
'''''Calotes jerdoni''''', commonly known as the '''Indo-Chinese forest lizard''' or '''Jerdon's forest lizard''', is a [[species]] of [[lizard]] in the [[Family (biology)|family]] [[Agamidae]]. The species is [[Endemism|endemic]] to China and [[South Asia]]. |
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==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
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The [[Specific name (zoology)|specific name]], ''jerdoni'', is in honor of [[British people|British]] [[ |
The [[Specific name (zoology)|specific name]], ''jerdoni'', is in honor of [[British people|British]] [[biologist]] [[Thomas C. Jerdon]].<ref>[[species:Bo Beolens|Beolens, Bo]]; [[species:Michael Watkins|Watkins, Michael]]; [[species:Michael Grayson|Grayson, Michael]] (2011). ''The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles''. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. {{ISBN|978-1-4214-0135-5}}. (''Calotes jerdoni'', p. 134)</ref> Common names include '''green forest lizard''', '''green garden lizard''', Indochinese forest lizard and Jerdon's forest lizard. |
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==Description/Identification== |
==Description/Identification== |
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'''Physical |
'''Physical structure:''' A compressed-bodied lizard. This species resembles ''[[Calotes maria]]'' in pholidotic (scale) and other characters except that it has 45-57 scales round the body; gular scales much larger than the ventral scales; there is an oblique curved fold covered with small granular scales in front of the shoulders; nuchal crest less prominent; the hind-limb reaches to the eye or not quite so far.<ref name=faunind>{{cite web|url=http://faunaofindia.nic.in/PDFVolumes/hpg/007/index.pdf|format=PDF|title=Indian Lizards Handbook|author1=TIKADER, B.K.|author1-link=species:Benoy Krishna Tikader|author2=SHARMA, R.C.|author2-link=species:Ramesh Chandra Sharma|website=Faunaofindia.nic.in|access-date=17 March 2022}}</ref> Dorsal and lateral scales directed upward. |
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'''Color |
'''Color pattern:''' Deep-green dorsal coloration with yellow, orange or brown spots, but in many cases can make the body into a dark brown within a few seconds. |
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'''Length:''' Maximum total length (including tail): {{convert|38.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}.<ref name=faunind/> Common total length: {{convert|32|cm|in|abbr=on}}. Common snout-to-vent length (SVL) : {{convert|9|cm|in|abbr=on}}. |
'''Length:''' Maximum total length (including tail): {{convert|38.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}.<ref name=faunind/> Common total length: {{convert|32|cm|in|abbr=on}}. Common snout-to-vent length (SVL) : {{convert|9|cm|in|abbr=on}}. |
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'''Maximum published weight:''' ? g. |
'''Maximum published weight:''' ? g. |
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==Distribution== |
==Distribution and habitat== |
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Bangladesh, Bhutan, China (W Yunnan, Xizang = [[Tibet]]), India (Khasi Hills in Assam & Shillong) and Myanmar. |
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⚫ | [[Terrestrial animal|Terrestrial]] & [[arboreal]]; [[diurnality|diurnal]];<ref name=faunind/> found in many types of forested land. Prefers dense and bushy hill forest.<ref name=sikkim>{{Cite web |url=http://sikkim.nic.in/sikkimroot/html/reptiles.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-10-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180921080440/http://sikkim.nic.in/sikkimroot/html/reptiles.pdf |archive-date=2018-09-21 |url-status=dead }}</ref> A skillful and an adept climber, it moves over trees and bushes rather swiftly. It is active during the day time.<ref name=sikkim/> |
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==Vernacular names== |
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Bengali: '''সবুজ গিরিগিটি''' (Sabuj girigiti), সবুজ রক্তচোষা। |
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Bhutanese: ? |
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Burmese: ? |
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Chinese: ? |
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English: Green forest lizard, Green garden lizard, '''Indo-Chinese forest lizard''' and Jerdon's forest lizard. |
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Hindi & Assamese: ? |
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==Habit & Habitat== |
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⚫ | [[Terrestrial animal|Terrestrial]] & [[arboreal]]; [[diurnality|diurnal]];<ref name=faunind/> found in many types of forested land. Prefers dense and bushy hill forest.<ref name=sikkim>http://sikkim.nic.in/sikkimroot/html/reptiles.pdf</ref> A skillful and an adept climber, it moves over trees and bushes rather swiftly. It is active during the day time.<ref name=sikkim/> |
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==Diet== |
==Diet== |
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==Reproduction== |
==Reproduction== |
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[[Oviparous]]; breeding season begins around April when males develop bright coloration in the forebody and begin to chase females. Female digs a small hollow in soft earth and lays 11-23 eggs in it for incubation and safety.<ref name=sikkim/> |
[[Oviparous]]; breeding season begins around April when males develop bright coloration in the forebody and begin to chase females. Female digs a small hollow in soft earth and lays 11-23 eggs in it for incubation and safety.<ref name=sikkim/> |
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==Uses== |
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No known practical uses. Play rolls in ecosystem by eating various types of insects and otherwise. |
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==Threat to humans== |
==Threat to humans== |
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Non-[[venomous]] and completely harmless to humans. |
Non-[[venomous]] and completely harmless to humans. |
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==IUCN threat status== |
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Not Evaluated (NE). |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==Further reading== |
==Further reading== |
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*[[Nelson Annandale|Annandale N]] (1905). "Contributions to Oriental Herpetology. Suppl. II. Notes on the Oriental lizards in the Indian Museum, with a list of the species recorded from British India and Ceylon". '' |
*[[Nelson Annandale|Annandale N]] (1905). "Contributions to Oriental Herpetology. Suppl. II. Notes on the Oriental lizards in the Indian Museum, with a list of the species recorded from British India and Ceylon". ''Journal & Proceedings of the Asiatic Society of Bengal'' '''1''' (2): 81–93. |
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*[[Albert Günther|Günther A]] (1870). "Descriptions of a New Indian Lizard of the Genus ''Calotes'' ". '' |
*[[Albert Günther|Günther A]] (1870). "Descriptions of a New Indian Lizard of the Genus ''Calotes'' ". ''Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London'' '''1870''': 778-779 + Plate XLV. (''Calotes jerdoni'', new species). |
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[[Category:Calotes]] |
[[Category:Calotes|jerdoni]] |
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[[Category:Reptiles described in 1870]] |
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[[Category:Taxa named by Albert Günther]] |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Agamidae |
Genus: | Calotes |
Species: |
C. jerdoni
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Calotes jerdoni |
Calotes jerdoni, commonly known as the Indo-Chinese forest lizardorJerdon's forest lizard, is a speciesoflizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to China and South Asia.
The specific name, jerdoni, is in honor of British biologist Thomas C. Jerdon.[2] Common names include green forest lizard, green garden lizard, Indochinese forest lizard and Jerdon's forest lizard.
Physical structure: A compressed-bodied lizard. This species resembles Calotes maria in pholidotic (scale) and other characters except that it has 45-57 scales round the body; gular scales much larger than the ventral scales; there is an oblique curved fold covered with small granular scales in front of the shoulders; nuchal crest less prominent; the hind-limb reaches to the eye or not quite so far.[3] Dorsal and lateral scales directed upward.
Color pattern: Deep-green dorsal coloration with yellow, orange or brown spots, but in many cases can make the body into a dark brown within a few seconds.
Length: Maximum total length (including tail): 38.5 cm (15.2 in).[3] Common total length: 32 cm (13 in). Common snout-to-vent length (SVL) : 9 cm (3.5 in).
Maximum published weight: ? g.
Bangladesh, Bhutan, China (W Yunnan, Xizang = Tibet), India (Khasi Hills in Assam & Shillong) and Myanmar.
Terrestrial & arboreal; diurnal;[3] found in many types of forested land. Prefers dense and bushy hill forest.[4] A skillful and an adept climber, it moves over trees and bushes rather swiftly. It is active during the day time.[4]
Insectivorous; feeds largely on insects but at times bird-eggs, nestlings, and frogs too are eaten up.[4]
Oviparous; breeding season begins around April when males develop bright coloration in the forebody and begin to chase females. Female digs a small hollow in soft earth and lays 11-23 eggs in it for incubation and safety.[4]
Non-venomous and completely harmless to humans.
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