Diploderma luei

Diploderma luei is a species of lizard in the subfamily Draconinae of the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Taiwan.

Geographic range

In Taiwan Diploderma luei has only been found in the mountains of Yilan County and Hualien County.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Diploderma huei is forest, at elevations of.

Description

The snout-to-vent length of Diploderma luei may reach ; the total length may reach.

Behavior

Diploderma huei is arboreal.

Reproduction

Diploderma luei is oviparous.

Etymology

The specific name, luei, comes from the name of Taiwanese herpetologist Kuang-Yang Lue, to honor his contributions to the herpetology of Taiwan.

Conservation status

Diploderma luei is listed as a rare and valuable species in the Taiwan Wildlife Conservation Act similar to Diploderma swinhonis.