Phuket Pricklenape
Acanthosaura phuketensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyAgamidae (Dragons)
- GenusAcanthosaura (Pricklenapes)
- SpeciesAcanthosaura phuketensis (Phuket Pricklenape)
About the Phuket Pricklenape
Acanthosaura phuketensis, the Phuket horned dragon, is a species of arboreal lizard native to Phuket Province, Thailand. It was discovered in 2015. It is now the 11th species in the genus Acanthosaura. Acanthosaura phuketensis is a medium-sized lizard ranging from 7.5 to 15 inches in length. It has horns running down from its head but stops at the beginning of its tail. It is a lowland forest-dwelling species. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Phuket Pricklenape in Khao Sok 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 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Phuket Pricklenape in Khao Sok National Park?
About 60% of wildlife watchers report a Phuket Pricklenape sighting in Khao Sok National Park, based on 125 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Phuket Pricklenape in Khao Sok National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Phuket Pricklenape in Khao Sok National Park in our monthly data.