Diploderma yunnanense, commonly known as the Yunnan Dragon, a vibrant medium-sized lizard thriving in the humid, mountainous forests of Yunnan, China. With its agile climbing abilities, striking coloration, and vital role in controlling insect populations, this species is a key player in its ecosystem, but is currently classified as Vulnerable due to habitat loss.
Tag: mountainous regions of China
Calamaria yunnanensis
<div> <strong>Discover the Calamaria yunnanensis, or Yunnan worm snake, a slender, nocturnal species found in the cool, mountainous regions of Yunnan Province, China. This Near Threatened snake, averaging 60 to 80 cm in length, plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by aerating soil and controlling invertebrate populations.</strong> </div>