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Calotes nemoricola
Discover the vibrant Calotes nemoricola, or forest lizard, native to humid tropical forests in Southeast Asia. This diurnal creature, known for its stunning color variations and excellent climbing abilities, plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance by controlling insect populations.
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Calotes medogensis
Discover the vibrant Calotes medogensis, a striking lizard found in the lush forests of southeastern Tibet and the eastern Himalayas. With its slender body, prominent dewlap, and agile climbing abilities, this insectivorous species plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance, while exhibiting remarkable adaptability through color-changing camouflage.
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Calotes manamendrai
Discover the Calotes manamendrai, a vibrant lizard native to the Western Ghats of India, known for its remarkable climbing abilities and a diet primarily consisting of insects. With distinctive color variations and a vulnerable conservation status, this species plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance.
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Calotes iadina
Discover the fascinating Calotes iadina, a diurnal lizard native to Southeast Asia, known for its vibrant color variations and unique ability to change its hue. Thriving in tropical forests, this species plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by controlling insect populations and maintaining biodiversity.
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Calotes emma
Introducing the vibrant Calotes emma, or Emma’s Calotes, a captivating lizard found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. Known for its striking coloration and unique climbing abilities, this insectivorous species plays a vital role in the ecosystem while being vulnerable due to habitat loss.
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Calotes desilvai
Discover the vibrant Calotes desilvai, a stunning insectivorous lizard native to the tropical forests of Sri Lanka and southern India, exhibiting striking colors and excellent climbing abilities. This fascinating species plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance while facing vulnerability due to habitat loss.
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Calotes bachae
Discover the vibrant and captivating Calotes bachae, a diurnal lizard native to the humid forests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand and Vietnam. With a length of 20 to 30 centimeters, this insectivorous species features distinct bright colors and a pronounced head crest in males, making it a fascinating addition to any reptile enthusiast’s collection.
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Calotes bhutanensis
Discover the vibrant Calotes bhutanensis, a diurnal reptile native to Bhutan’s subtropical forests, recognized for its striking green or brown coloration, adept climbing skills, and essential role in controlling insect populations. This species, measuring 20 to 30 centimeters, is currently classified as ‘Vulnerable’ due to habitat threats.
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Calorodius thorntonensis
Discover the Calorodius thorntonensis, a vulnerable species native to the temperate forests of southeastern Asia, characterized by its bright green and yellow speckled coloration, elongated body, and nocturnal behavior. This agile predator plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance by controlling insect populations while relying on rich, well-drained habitats near freshwater sources.
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Clelia clelia
Discover the Eastern Racer, Clelia clelia, a stunning snake native to Central and South America, known for its striking black and yellow scales and agility. This diurnal predator thrives in tropical habitats, playing a vital role in local ecosystems by controlling populations of frogs and small mammals.
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Craspedocephalus puniceus
Discover the vibrant Craspedocephalus puniceus, or Scarlet-headed Rock Python, known for its striking red head and patterned body, thriving in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. This nocturnal predator plays a crucial role in its ecosystem, controlling rodent populations while exhibiting unique climbing behaviors and territorial displays.
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Craspedocephalus gramineus
Discover the Craspedocephalus gramineus, or grassy-headed snake, a vulnerable species native to tropical grasslands in South America, characterized by its greenish-yellow coloration and nocturnal hunting behavior. This slender snake plays a vital role in its ecosystem, preying on small mammals and insects while showcasing impressive camouflage against its natural habitat.
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