Malayan Crested Lizard
Gonocephalus grandis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyAgamidae (Dragons)
- GenusGonocephalus
- SpeciesGonocephalus grandis (Malayan Crested Lizard)
About the Malayan Crested Lizard
Gonocephalus grandis, the giant forest dragon or great anglehead lizard, is a species of agamid lizard. It is found in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Myanmar. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Malayan Crested Lizard in Danum Valley Conservation Area
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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 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 3 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 4 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Malayan Crested Lizard in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Malayan Crested Lizard sighting in Danum Valley Conservation Area, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Malayan Crested Lizard in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
October has the highest sighting rate for Malayan Crested Lizard in Danum Valley Conservation Area in our monthly data.