Lophocalotes ludekingi


Lophocalotes ludekingi, called commonly the crested lizard, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Draconinae of the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Sumatra, Indonesia.

Etymology

The specific name, ludekingi, is in honor of Dutch physician E.W.A. Ludeking, who collected specimens for the Rijksmuseum van Natuurlijke Historie, Leiden.

Description

Dorsally, Lophocalotes ludekingi is green, with darker crossbands. It may have some irregular red markings on the head.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Lophocalotes ludekingi is forest, at altitudes of.

Behavior

Lophocalotes ludekingi is arboreal and diurnal.

Reproduction

Lophocalotes ludekingi is oviparous.