Draco modiglianii


Draco modiglianii, also known commonly as the Enggano flying lizard, the lined flying dragon, and Modigliani's flying dragon, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Draconinae of the family Agamidae. The species is native to in Indonesia.

Etymology

The specific name, modiglianii, is in honor of Italian zoologist Elio Modigliani.

Description

Draco modigliannii may attain a snout-to-vent length of. It has 6–9 upper labials. The "wing" contains 6–7 ribs.

Geographic distribution

Draco modiglianii is endemic to Enggano Island, a small island off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Draco modiglianii is forest, at elevations from sea level to, but it has also been found in plantations and villages.

Reproduction

Draco modiglianii is oviparous.