Kloss' Forest Dragon
Gonocephalus klossi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyAgamidae (Dragons)
- GenusGonocephalus
- SpeciesGonocephalus klossi (Kloss' Forest Dragon)
About the Kloss' Forest Dragon
Gonocephalus klossi, also known commonly as Kloss's forest dragon or Kloss' forest dragon, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Sumatra, Indonesia. The specific name, klossi, is in honor of English zoologist Cecil Boden Kloss.
G. klossi is found in western Sumatra, where it has been recorded from the provinces of Bengkulu and Jambi. The preferred natural habitat of G. klossi is forest, at altitudes of 50–1,800 m (160–5,910 ft), but it may also be found in disturbed areas.
G. klossi is arboreal and diurnal. G. klossi is oviparous. Boulenger GA (1920). "Results of an Expedition to Korinchi Peak 12,400 ft, Sumatra. III. Reptiles & Batrachians collected in West Sumatra by Messrs. H.C. Robinson & C.B. Kloss". Journal of the Federated Malay States Museums, Singapore 8: 285–296. ("Gonyocephalus [sic] klossi ", new species, p. 287).
Manthey U, Grossmann W (1997). Amphibien & Reptilien Südostasiens. Münster: Natur und Tier Verlag. 512 pp. ISBN 978-3931587123. (Gonocephalus klossi, p. 184). (in German). Teynié A, David P, Ohler A (2010... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Kloss' Forest Dragon in Kerinci Seblat 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 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Kloss' Forest Dragon in Kerinci Seblat National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Kloss' Forest Dragon sighting in Kerinci Seblat National Park, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Kloss' Forest Dragon in Kerinci Seblat National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Kloss' Forest Dragon in Kerinci Seblat National Park in our monthly data.