Appearance
Body is compressed. Head is narrow. Long dorso-nuchal crest developed. Temporal scales with 3 to 5 large conical scales. Tympanum absent. Tail is short and prehensile. Dorsal scales enlarged. Gualr sacs laterally compressed. Some individuals show orange patches. Pre-anal and femoral pores absent.Dorsum is olive green with darker markings, forming 3 bands on body and more on tail. A light spot on nape. A broad stripe along anterior of body and one in front of the eyes. Limbs are dark-banded.
Distribution
A slow-moving lizard, found on moss-covered tree trunks in montane regions of Sri Lanka. Localities include Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains, Hakgala, Adam's Peak and Knuckles Mountain Range.Habitat
A slow-moving lizard, found on moss-covered tree trunks in montane regions of Sri Lanka. Localities include Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains, Hakgala, Adam's Peak and Knuckles Mountain Range.Inhibits within forest mosaic comprising ''Cyperus'' and hedges. Social interactions known to include head-bobbing, in response to threat as well as aggressive between males.4-5 live young are produced at a time, measuring 47-50mm, between May to August.
Reproduction
Inhibits within forest mosaic comprising ''Cyperus'' and hedges. Social interactions known to include head-bobbing, in response to threat as well as aggressive between males.4-5 live young are produced at a time, measuring 47-50mm, between May to August.
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