Blue-throated Lizard Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Ptyctolaemus gularis
Family : Agamidae
Order : Squamata
Class : Reptilia
Phylum : Chordata
Habitat : Mixed evergreen forest
Description : The blue-throated lizard is a medium-sized lizard that measures around 6-8 inches in length. It has a flattened body and a long, tapered tail. The males have bright blue throats, while the females have lighter blue markings. The lizard's skin is brown or gray with dark brown or black markings.
The blue-throated lizard is an insectivore and primarily feeds on insects such as crickets, grasshoppers, and beetles.
The blue-throated lizard is a diurnal species and is most active during the day. It is a solitary lizard and spends most of its time basking in the sun, foraging for food, and seeking shelter from predators. When threatened, it can detach its tail as a distraction and then regrow it later.
The blue-throated lizard is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, fields, and rocky areas. It is most commonly found in areas with rocky outcroppings, where it can bask in the sun and seek shelter in the crevices.
The blue-throated lizard mates in the spring, and females lay their eggs in the summer. The eggs are buried in the ground and hatch in the late summer or early fall.
The blue-throated lizard is an insectivore and primarily feeds on insects such as crickets, grasshoppers, and beetles.
The blue-throated lizard is a diurnal species and is most active during the day. It is a solitary lizard and spends most of its time basking in the sun, foraging for food, and seeking shelter from predators. When threatened, it can detach its tail as a distraction and then regrow it later.
The blue-throated lizard is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, fields, and rocky areas. It is most commonly found in areas with rocky outcroppings, where it can bask in the sun and seek shelter in the crevices.
The blue-throated lizard mates in the spring, and females lay their eggs in the summer. The eggs are buried in the ground and hatch in the late summer or early fall.
Distribution in Bangladesh
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description written by: Razia Sultana Setu,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka ; information source:Khan 2018 (Photographic guide to the wildlife of Bangladesh). photo credit:Rohit Naniwadekar (www.inaturalist.org/people/Rohit Naniwadeka), photo copyright: iNaturalist. more information please contact with us.
description written by: Razia Sultana Setu,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka ; information source:Khan 2018 (Photographic guide to the wildlife of Bangladesh). photo credit:Rohit Naniwadekar (www.inaturalist.org/people/Rohit Naniwadeka), photo copyright: iNaturalist. more information please contact with us.