''Draco cornutus'' is a species of "

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", an agamid lizard. It is

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. It occurs at elevations up to

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, although its distribution is poorly known.

Description

The color of the gliding membrane, or

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, of ''Draco'' ''cornutus'' depends on the habitat; populations of these lizards have adapted over time to match the color of local falling leaves. This adaptation provides them with camouflage from potential avian predators.

References

cornutus Endemic fauna of Borneo Reptiles of Brunei Reptiles of Indonesia Reptiles of Malaysia Reptiles described in 1864 Taxa named by Albert Günther Reptiles of Borneo {{Agamidae-stub