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Draco sumatranus
| Family Name: | Agamidae |
| Synonyms: | Draco, [blank], volans |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Reptile) |
| Common Name: | Sumatran Flying Dragon, Common Flying Dragon |
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Description
| Size | 22 cm |
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| Description | Body slender with small scales and long slender limbs. A broad flap of skin (patagium) supported by ribs extending from the sides of its body. Topside of body light brown with dark brown bloches and whitish mottling, patagium black with irregular brownish and greenish blotches. The male has a bluish head and a large yellow throat flap. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Diurnal and arboreal. Feeds on ants and termites. Capable of gliding from tree to tree. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Parks & Gardens, Urban |
| Distribution | Distributed in Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo and Palawan. |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Common |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2008. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp |
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