Above : Adult with blue iris, Macritchie Forest, Singapore.
Middle and bottom photos : Adult with pale brown markings, Gunung
Kledang, Perak, Peninsular Malaysia. |
This species is to be
found mainly in primary forest. Its spindly body shape and lack of external
ear opening are the keys to its identification. Its body scales are
extremely small, its neck crest is generally not visible and the inside of
the mouth is light blue. The iris of the female and juveniles is brown,
however in some populations the iris of the male may be a stunning blue.
This charming species
appears to be active both by day and night. It ranges from southern Thailand
through Peninsular Malaysia to Singapore. It also occurs on the island of
Borneo.
Family : AGAMIDAE
Species : Aphaniotus fusca
Size (snout to vent) : 7 cm
Size (total length) : 21 cm
References : H1, H2
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