Leiolepis reevesii

Species: Leiolepis reevesii

English Name: Reeves’ Butterfly Lizard, Butterfly Lizard

Chinese Name: 蜡皮蜥

Family: Agamidae

Description:

The butterfly lizard has a triangular head and a elongated round tail. The upperside is olive to dark with orange spots on the back and a serie of red spots on the sides.

© 2014 Catarina França

© 2014 Catarina França

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References:

– Zhao, E., Leung, V., Leung, C. V. (1999). Notes on amphibians and reptiles of Macau. Sichuan Journal of Zoology 18 (4) , 147-150.