Draco jareckii

Draco jareckii is a species of "flying" lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to the Philippines. Like all members of the genus Draco, males possess a dewlap for displaying, and both sexes possess pseudo-wings for gliding from high places, though not actually capable of powered flight.

Etymology

The specific name, jareckii, is in honor of American psychiatrist Henry G. Jarecki.

D. jareckii is found on Batan Island in the Philippines.

The preferred natural habitat of D. jareckii is forest, at altitudes from sea level to, but it has also been found in rural gardens.

D. jareckii is arboreal, and is usually found on tree trunks at heights of above the ground.

D. jareckii is oviparous.

D. jareckii is identified as not in need of specialized conservation actions and labeled of "Least Concern" by the IUCN.