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Sitana
''Sitana'' is a genus of lizards, collectively known as the fan-throated lizards, in the family Agamidae. They are found in Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. The genus comprises fourteen species, including several recently discovered ones, two of which are from Sri Lanka. In 2016, a new genus named ''Sarada (lizard), Sarada'' was erected, consisting of one former ''Sitana'' species and two newly described ones. ''Sarada'' is the sister genus of ''Sitana''. Together they form a clade whose sister group is ''Otocryptis''. Description ''Sitana'' is genus of small to medium-sized lizards. They are ground dwellers, primarily eating insects but also mollusks and seeds. Males measure in snout–vent length, and females measure . In an example of convergent evolution, males have prominent dewlaps, similar to anoles, which they use in communication during the breeding season. The dewlap varies in size, from small to large, depending on the species. Females lack the dewlap. Species ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sitana Ponticeriana(Shadecard) Bhimashankar
''Sitana ponticeriana'', the Pondichéry fan-throated lizard, is a species of agamid lizard found in eastern peninsular India. It was earlier thought to be widespread but studies in 2016 resulted in the splitting of the group into several species placed in two genera. The genus ''Sitana'' has an enlarged projecting scale on the posterior side of the hind thigh which is absent in the sister genus ''Sarada''. The species is found mostly on the ground in open ground patches in thin forests. When disturbed this lizard sometimes runs with a bipedal gait. Descriptions Upper head-scales small, sharply keeled; ''canthus rostralis'' and supraciliary edge sharp, with much enlarged scales. Dorsal scales larger than ventrals, with sharp keels forming straight longitudinal lines; lateral scales smallest, uniform or intermixed with scattered enlarged ones. The fore limb does not extend on to the vent, if laid backwards; the hind limb reaches to the orbit, if laid forwards; the lower thig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sitana Devakai
''Sitana devakai'' (Devaka's fan-throated lizard) is an endemic species of agamid lizards recently found from Sri Lanka. The species was first found from Puttalama district. The lizard is also known to found in Tamil Nadu of India, but not given valid identification. The species was named in honor of Dr. Devaka K. Weerakoon, who is a conservation biologist. He is a Professor of Zoology in University of Colombo. Descriptions The species was considered mainly as a subspecies or a color variation of much broader distributed ''Sitana ponticeriana ''Sitana ponticeriana'', the Pondichéry fan-throated lizard, is a species of agamid lizard found in eastern peninsular India. It was earlier thought to be widespread but studies in 2016 resulted in the splitting of the group into several species ...''. The lizard can be found in open scrub jungles. Cited references Other references Lanka newsline* https://window2nature.wordpress.com/2015/03/ {{Taxonbar, from=Q19849851 Sitana Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sitana Bahiri
''Sitana bahiri'' (Bahir's fan-throated lizard) is an endemic species of agamid lizards recently found from Sri Lanka. The species was first found from Yala national park. The species was named in honor of M.M Bahir, who is one of a leading wildlife conservationist of Sri Lanka. Descriptions The species was considered mainly as a subspecies or a color variation of much broader distributed ''Sitana ponticeriana''. The lizard can be found in open scrub jungles. Cited references Other references Lanka newsline * https://window2nature.wordpress.com/2015/03/ bahiri Bahiri is a census town in Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It once served as capital city of Hijli Kingdom Demographics India census A census (from Latin ''censere'', 'to assess') is the ... Reptiles of Sri Lanka Reptiles described in 2014 {{agamidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sitana Spinaecephalus
''Sitana spinaecephalus'', the spiny-headed fan-throated lizard, is a species of Agamidae, agamid lizard. It is endemic to India. It is found in Shrubland, scrublands and Forest, forests occurring in the west-central states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Description ''S. spinaecephalus'' are medium sized lizards; males (48.5 ± 2.9), females (44.8 ± 4.2). The lizards are Oviparity, oviparous. Like the rest of the genus ''Sitana'', It primarily feeds on Arthropod, arthropods. When disturbed, the male members of the species may trigger its dewlap to intimidate the predator, it may also use its dewlap for Courtship display, communication during the breeding season. References Sitana Reptiles of India Reptiles described in 2016 Taxa named by Veerappan Deepak {{agamidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
