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Otocryptis
''Otocryptis'' is a genus of Agamidae, agamid lizards from the Indian subcontinent. It is the sister group for the clade formed by ''Sitana'' and ''Sarada (lizard), Sarada''. The divergence is estimated to have occurred about 12 million years ago. ''Otocryptis'' are terrestrial lizards that can use bipedal locomotion. Species There are two species: References * * Otocryptis Lizard genera Taxa named by Johann Georg Wagler {{Agamidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Otocryptis Wiegmanni
''Otocryptis wiegmanni'', commonly called the brown-patched kangaroo lizard, Sri Lankan kangaroo lizard or Wiegmann's agama, is a small, ground-dwelling Agamidae, agamid lizard Endemism, endemic to Sri Lanka. Etymology The Specific name (zoology), specific name, ''wiegmanni'', is in honour of German herpetologist Arend Friedrich August Wiegmann.Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). ''The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles''. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. . (''Otocryptis wiegmanni'', p. 285). Habitat The preferred habitat of ''O. wiegmanni'' is the wet zone forests and lower mountain forests (rainfall >2000 mm), up to , of Sri Lanka. It is commonly seen in the leaf litter of shady rain forests. Defensive behaviour When perceiving danger, ''O. wiegmanni'' spurts away quickly on its large hind legs and might eventually climb up a sapling or tree. Diet ''O. wiegmanni'' feeds on small insects, grubs, and tender shoots.Paules Edward Pie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
