Leiolepis belliana

(Hardwicke & Gray, 1827)

Vernacular names
English : Common butterfly lizard
French : Agame papillon commun

Classification
Class : Reptilia
Order : Squamata
Family : Agamidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
Adults can grow up to 50 cm in length. Triangular head with ridges on sides of snout. Long legs, fat tail. Coloration grey brown with black-edged cream spots on back. Bright yellow lines and yellow and red blotches on flanks.

Range and habitat
This species occurs in Southeast Asia, from central Thailand to Vietnam and south to Malaysia and Sumatra. Lives in loose soil areas in open habitats, mostly in lowlands.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species is very common within its range and able to adapt to many kinds of disturbed habitats. It is often collected for the trade but remains safe.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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