Vietnamese Blue Crested Lizard
Calotes bachae
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyAgamidae (Dragons)
- GenusCalotes (Oriental Forest Lizards)
- SpeciesCalotes bachae (Vietnamese Blue Crested Lizard)
About the Vietnamese Blue Crested Lizard
Calotes bachae, the Cochinchina lizard, is a species of lizards in the family Agamidae. It is known from southern Vietnam and eastern Cambodia. Its range may extend into southern Laos.This species is found in open areas of Cat Tien National Park, in dense tropical forests in Bu Gia Map National Park and in parks in downtown Ho Chi Minh City. It was formerly thought that Calotes bachae was Calotes mystaceus which inhabits in Burma and Thailand due to their similar appearance. However, genetic analysis and studying the size and scale characteristics have shown that they are separate species. The result of study was published in an article on Zootaxa in January 2013. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Vietnamese Blue Crested Lizard in Cat Tien National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Vietnamese Blue Crested Lizard in Cat Tien National Park?
About 70% of wildlife watchers report a Vietnamese Blue Crested Lizard sighting in Cat Tien National Park, based on 197 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Vietnamese Blue Crested Lizard in Cat Tien National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Vietnamese Blue Crested Lizard in Cat Tien National Park in our monthly data.