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Fan-throated lizard, Wilpaththu, Sri Lanka Taken from a jeep, hence the poor angle. I did not realize during the taking of the photo, however, that this would be a species intro, and quite an interesting species. Asia,Fan-throated lizard,Sitana ponticeriana,Sri Lanka,Wilpaththu Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Fan-throated lizard, Wilpaththu, Sri Lanka

Taken from a jeep, hence the poor angle. I did not realize during the taking of the photo, however, that this would be a species intro, and quite an interesting species.

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    travismorhardt
    Lion
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    I rather enjoy the angle here, Ferdy. It shows a unique positioning of this little lizard and the unique pattern on its back. It also shows off his camouflage ability in the sand. Posted 10 years ago
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      Ferdy Christant
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      Thanks Travis, the back pattern did help me with the identification. Posted 10 years ago

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The Fan-throated lizard

The fan-throated lizard is a species of agamid lizard found in 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 species is found mostly on the ground in open ground patches in thin forests. When disturbed this lizard sometimes runs with a bipedal gait.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Dec 11, 2014. Captured Nov 5, 2014 14:06.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/400s
  • ISO140
  • 400mm