Green Agamid Lizard Bronchocela (?)

Common Names: Habitat/Distribution: Mt. Palaypalay National Park in Ternate, Cavite. Habitat / Behavior: SVL is 105-123 mm with a relatively slender, very long limbs and very long slender tail. There is a nuchal and dorsal crest (extending almost to hind limbs) of 35 to 45 moderately long to long pointed scales. Dorsal, lateral, central and head scales are keeled. The ear is large and the tympanum is near the surface. There are 10 upper labials, 70-72 midbody scale rows, and 33-35 lamellae under the fourth toe.   Threats: Interesting Information: Conservation Efforts/Measures: Photograph Information: Courtesy of Arvin C. Diesmos, close-up of the head

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