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Black-bearded Flying Lizard Draco melanopogon
 

 

Male flashing its black gular flag to attract females.

Photo taken at Bukit Timah

Photographs taken at Lower Pierce Forest.

 

 

 

Status : Vulnerable

Interesting Facts: Just like the common gliding lizard, the black-beard flying lizard can glide significant distances, travelling up to 5m for every metre of height lost.

Size: 24cm

Diet: Ants, termites and small insects

Activity: Arboreal, moving up tree trunks.

Habitat: Forest habitats, sometimes in gardens and park.

Threats: Habitat destruction.