Hump-Nosed Lizard - Lyriochephalus scutatus

Lyriocephalus scutatus is a species of lizard within the agamid family, the only species in the genus Lyriocephalus. It is the largest agamid endemic to Sri Lanka and lives in dense wet zone forests. It is also called the Hump-nosed Lizard, Hump Snout Lizard or the Lyreshead Lizard. In Sinhalese language, it is known as "Kandukara Bodilima."

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Another nice endemic! Posted 8 years ago
1. Albert Kang
  
  Lion
  
  Yes, and they are quite large in size.
  I asked the guide what are the special and likely stuff he is likely to find, and he was very confident of finding this one, besides the Pit Vipers. I wasn't surprised with the Pit Vipers as they usually don't move too much, so he is likely to know from his previous encounters. Posted 8 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    I definitely missed them using our hike there (which was only brief):
    
    52Sinharaja Posted 8 years ago, modified 8 years ago
  2. 1. Albert Kang
      
      Lion
      
      You got a very nice collection of the birds from there, Ferdy!
      I usually don't have too much patience with birds as I don't have good lense for them :( Posted 8 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Thanks, Albert! When I don't know what will come, I usually have my 80-400mm at hand. Occasionally I switch to macro. Posted 8 years ago
      2. Albert Kang
        
        Lion
        
        I was using 55-300mm but switched to 18-200mm as its possible to do regular shots for the small stuff and for macro, I just snapped on the Raynox DCR-250. And recently, I am just using the Olympus TG4 for practicality. Posted 8 years ago

The Hump-nosed Lizard

''Lyriocephalus scutatus'' is a species of lizard within the agamid family, the only species in the genus ''Lyriocephalus''. It is the largest agamid endemic to Sri Lanka and lives in dense wet zone forests. It is also called the Hump-nosed Lizard, Hump Snout Lizard or the Lyreshead Lizard. In Sinhalese language, it is known as "Kandukara Bodilima - කදුකර බෝදිලිමා."

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards

Species identified by Albert Kang