Malayodracon is a genus of lizard within the family Agamidae. The genus is monotypic, containing the sole species Malayodracon robinsonii.[2] The species, also known commonly as Robinson's anglehead lizard and Robinson's forest dragon, is endemic to Southeast Asia. No subspecies are recognized as being valid.
| Malayodracon | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Agamidae |
| Genus: | Malayodracon Denzer, Manthey, Mahlow & Böhme, 2015 |
| Species: | M. robinsonii |
| Binomial name | |
| Malayodracon robinsonii (Boulenger, 1908) | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Etymology
The specific name, robinsonii, is in honor of British ornithologist Herbert Christopher Robinson.[3]
Geographic range
M. robinsonii is found in West Malaysia.[2]
Habitat
The preferred habitat of M. robinsonii is forest, at altitudes of 600–1,600 m (2,000–5,200 ft).[1]
Reproduction
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Further reading
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