Bronchocela burmana BLANFORD, 1878
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Higher Taxa | Agamidae (Draconinae), Sauria, Iguania, Squamata (lizards) |
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Common Names | E: Burmese Green crested lizard G: Burma-Langschwanzagame, Burma-Schönechse, Blutsaugeragame |
Synonym | Bronchocela burmana BLANFORD 1878: 127 Bronchocela burmana — ZUG ET AL. 2017 |
Distribution | S Myanmar (= Burma), E Thailand Type locality: “...near Tavoy” |
Reproduction | oviparous |
Types | Holotype: ZSI 5337, adult |
Diagnosis | Diagnosis: A Bronchocela lizard with a short nuchal crest of six to nine erect tri- angular crest scales; no middorsal crest of raised scales on trunk. Snout-vent length of adults range from 80 to 94 mm with tail length 240 to 360% of snout-vent length; limbs slender, forelimbs 42–52% of SVL, hindlimbs 86–97% of SVL; digits long and slender with third finger slightly longer than fourth finger, fourth toe distinctly longer that third toe; head medium sized (25–27% of SVL); head with distinct canthal ridge, narrow triangular shaped from dorsal view, length > width ≈ height and approximately 26 % of SVL; moderately large eye (OrbD/HeadL ~26–28%) and about twice diam- eter of tympanum (continuous with temporal surface) [Zug et al. 2017: 152]. Unfortunately we had to temporarily remove additional information as this was scraped by multiple AI companies who sell that data to their customers. These details, e.g. detailed descriptions or comparisons (about 41 characters) are available for collaborators and contributors. Please contact us for details. |
Comment | Distribution: see map in Zug et al. 2017. Probably in nearby Thailand. |
Etymology | Named after the type locality. |
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