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The oriental garden lizard The oriental garden lizard (Calotes versicolor) is a colorful, adaptable reptile native to South Asia. It features a spiny back, a pointed head, and can change color to blend into its surroundings. These lizards thrive in various habitats, from forests to urban areas, and feed on insects. Calotes versicolor,Geotagged,Oriental garden lizard,Sri Lanka Click/tap to enlarge

The oriental garden lizard

The oriental garden lizard (Calotes versicolor) is a colorful, adaptable reptile native to South Asia. It features a spiny back, a pointed head, and can change color to blend into its surroundings. These lizards thrive in various habitats, from forests to urban areas, and feed on insects.

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The oriental garden lizard, also called the eastern garden lizard, Indian garden lizard, common garden lizard, bloodsucker or changeable lizard, is an agamid lizard found widely distributed in indo-Malaya. It has also been introduced in many other parts of the world.

Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Shothris_creations
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Uploaded May 17, 2024. Captured in WX49+CVJ, Malabe, Sri Lanka.