Thursday, 31 January 2019

Avian they are not - Robinson's Forest Dragon


A surprise appearance of this Robinson's Forest Dragon aka Robinson's Anglehead Lizard  (malayodracon robinsoni)  My new acquaintance  Steven Wong who is our local reptile expert -herpetologist. You can tag him in  his facebook if you need to id any of your findings.

He mentioned the coloration of the  lizard I shot is when it is in high alert or distress state. Later it fends off a Rufous-crowned LT which somewhat tried to shoosh it away. It hold its ground and continued feeding on the mealworms at the port.

It is a common reptile in pristine montane environment like  in Ulu Kali sometimes sunbathing in the open. Food must be scarce here as it daringly came out amongst the birds here.



Video of the reptile feeding at the log

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