Draco volans, commonly known as the common flying dragon, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. It grows to about 22 centimeters including the tail, with a tan body marked with dark flecks; males have tan to bright orange gliding membranes, called patagia, marked with dark banding, while females have irregular markings instead of bands. Like other members of the genus Draco, it can glide using these wing-like lateral extensions of skin. It lives in tropical rainforest, commonly in early second growth forest, open secondary forest, and forest edges, and is exclusively arboreal. It is endemic to Southeast Asia, and is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, indicating a stable population with no immediate threats requiring intervention.
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1. Wikipedia: Draco volans
WikipediaLead section
The species is exclusively arboreal.
Diet
A study was conducted in Eastern Mindanao, Philippines, which found that the species exclusively feeds on ants.
Introduction
It is endemic to Southeast Asia, and is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, indicating a stable population with no immediate threats requiring intervention.
In Biome: Tropical Rainforest, Habitat
D. volans can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.
View the Source 2. Draco Volans (Wikidata)
Wikidata- Wikidata Q612564 (P225 taxon name)
Statements section, conservation status (P141)
IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): least concern.
- Child Taxon Of: Agamidae, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain
View the Source 3. UNEP-WCMC Species+ database (CITES Secretariat): Species+: Agamidae
UNEP-WCMC Species+ database (CITES Secretariat)Species+ taxon_concepts, id 320Quote, Species+ taxon_concepts, id 320
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