Hypsilurus papuensis
Appearance
Hypsilurus papuensis | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Agamidae |
Genus: | Hypsilurus |
Species: | H. papuensis
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Binomial name | |
Hypsilurus papuensis (Macleay, 1877)
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Hypsilurus papuensis, the Papua forest dragon, is a species of agama. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea and found in both New Guinean mainland[1][2] and on the D'Entrecasteaux[1] and Trobriand Islands.[2]
Two subspecies are recognized:[2]
- Hypsilurus papuensis papuensis (Macleay, 1877)
- Hypsilurus papuensis longicauda Manthey and Denzer 2006
Hypsilurus papuensis is a highly arboreal lizard inhabiting both lowland and montane primary rainforest.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Oliver, P.; Tallowin, O. (2015). "Hypsilurus papuensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T22529181A22529192. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T22529181A22529192.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Hypsilurus papuensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 29 March 2021.