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Aphaniotis fusca (Peters, 1864)
| Family Name: | Agamidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Reptile) |
| Common Name: | Earless Agamid |
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Description
| Description | Body very slender with small scales, long slender limbs, long tail, relatively large angular head; largely hidden tympanum; and a small, low crest along the back. Brown, mature males have a blue iris, females have a white one. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Largely arboreal, inhabiting tree trunks and shrubs in mature forest. It is diurnal and appears to feed largely on insects. |
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| Habitats | Forest |
| Distribution | In Singapore, occurs in the Central Nature Reserves. Distributed in the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. |
| Nature Reserves | Central Catchment Nature Reserve, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | Habitat degradation. |
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| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | The biology of this species is poorly documented. |
| Conservation Notes | Habitat protection must be continued in the Nature Reserves. |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Rare |
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Endangered (EN) [2008] |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2008. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp Davison, G.W.H., Ng, P.K.L. & Ho, H.C (Eds.). 2008. The Singapore Red Data Book (2nd Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 285pp Ng, P.K.L. & Wee, Y.C. (Eds.). 1994. The Singapore Red Data Book (1st Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 343pp |
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