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Maned forest lizard (Bronchocela jubata) Ubud, Bali. Sep 15, 2013. Bronchocela jubata,Geotagged,Indonesia,Maned forest lizard Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Maned forest lizard (Bronchocela jubata)

Ubud, Bali. Sep 15, 2013.

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  1. That's a great photo, love the fully body shot and the contrast. Posted 8 years ago
    1. Thanks! Those guys were very tame, lounging around in the hotel garden. Kinda need another photo to capture the ridiculous length of the tail, though. Posted 8 years ago
      1. Like this :)

        Bronchocela jubata - Maned Forest Lizard This prehistoric dragon like creature is incredibly difficult to spot in the field. It can actually rapidly change color to match its surroundings, adding to the difficulty of locating. The flash of the camera makes this view stand out, but take a look at the male image, to see how the coloration matches the leaves.<br />
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As I am walking the path, I do not bother looking for lizard shapes, a fruitless exercise. I look for vertical sticks with no leaves or branches, a dead giveaway for this lizard.<br />
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You can approach slowly with great success. The lizard has such confidence in its camouflage, that it remains motionless, assuming that it cannot be seen<br />
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Location is Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Alongside a stream and paddy fields.<br />
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        Posted 8 years ago, modified 8 years ago

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"Bronchocela jubata", commonly known as the maned forest lizard, is a species of agamid lizard found mainly in Indonesia on the islands of Singkep, Java, Bali, Sulawesi, Karakelang, Salibabu; Nias Island, Singkap Island, Borneo also in Thailand, Cambodia and Philippines.

Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Nov 19, 2016. Captured in Jl. Kajeng No.24, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia.