Sri Lankan Kangaroo Lizard

Otocryptis weigmannii

The Brown-patched Kangaroo lizard , also called Wiegmann's Agama or Sri Lankan Kangaroo Lizard, is a small, ground dwelling agamid lizard endemic to the wet zone forests and lower mountain forests of Sri Lanka. It is commonly seen in the leaf litter of shady rain forests. When perceiving danger, it spurts away quickly on its large hind legs and might eventually climb up a sapling or tree. It feeds on small insects, grubs and tender shoots.
It is closely related to the Indian Kangaroo Lizard of the rain forests of South India.
Sri Lankan Kangaroo Lizard - closeup, Sri Lanka Closeup of this endemic and hilarious lizard species found on a path in Sinharaja, Sri Lanka. They are found near the floor of darker areas of the rainforest. Full body shot: http://www.jungledragon.com/image/31192/sri_lankan_kangaroo_lizard_-_full_body_shot_sri_lanka.html Asia,Otocryptis weigmannii,Sinharaja,Sri Lanka,Sri Lankan Kangaroo Lizard

Appearance

Adult body size: about 7 cm. Tail: 15 cm. Its colour ranges from dark reddish brown to dull brown. Males are darker than females. Lays between three and five eggs in a nest in the ground between July and January.
Gymnast This Sri Lankan Kangaroo Lizard - Otocryptis wiegmanni is endemic to Sri Lanka. Quite a common Lizard, saw lots of them, but they are always skittish, spurting away quickly if you approached too close, but eventually saw this one that was to pose nicely. Geotagged,Lizard,Otocryptis weigmannii,Singharaja,Sri Lanka,Sri Lankan Kangaroo Lizard,Winter

Habitat

When threatened, it may run bipedally, and even attempt to climb saplings and trees.
Diet includes insects and their larvae, and also some vegetation such as tender shoots.
Sri Lankan Kangaroo Lizard - full body shot, Sri Lanka A wonderful surprise on a path in the jungle of Sinharaja, as I had never heard of this species before. It's a joy to watch as it stretches itself into odd poses with its oversized feet. Closeup: http://www.jungledragon.com/image/31194/sri_lankan_kangaroo_lizard_-_closeup_sri_lanka.html Asia,Otocryptis weigmannii,Otocryptis wiegmanni,Sinharaja,Sri Lanka

Reproduction

Between 3-5 ellipsoidal eggs, measuring 7-7.5 * 10-17mm are produced at a time, between July and January, with a peak between October and January. Hatchlings come after 57–70 days.
Sri Lankan Kangaroo Lizard (Otocryptis wiegmanni) Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka. Jan 28, 2015. Geotagged,Otocryptis weigmannii,Sri Lanka,Sri Lankan Kangaroo Lizard,Winter

Food

When threatened, it may run bipedally, and even attempt to climb saplings and trees.
Diet includes insects and their larvae, and also some vegetation such as tender shoots.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyAgamidae
GenusOtocryptis
SpeciesO. weigmannii
Photographed in
Sri Lanka