Great Flying Dragon
Draco maximus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyAgamidae (Dragons)
- GenusDraco (Gliding lizards)
- SpeciesDraco maximus (Great Flying Dragon)
19 Verified sightings at Kinabalu Park From 2019 to 2026
24 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
November Best month highest sighting rate
🌅 Crepuscular When it's spotted at dawn and dusk
About the Great Flying Dragon
Draco maximus, the great flying dragon or giant gliding lizard, is a species of agamid lizard. It is found in Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Great Flying Dragon in Kinabalu Park
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Fringed Flying Dragon
Draco fimbriatus
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Dusky Gliding Lizard
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Five-lined Flying Dragon
Draco quinquefasciatus
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Green Crested Lizard
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Malayan Crested Lizard
Gonocephalus grandis
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Mocquard's Eyebrow Lizard
Pelturagonia cephalum
Kinabalu Crested Agama
Hypsicalotes kinabaluensis
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Sabah Eyebrow Lizard
Pelturagonia borneensis
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Ornate Earless Agama
Aphaniotis ornata
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 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 3 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Great Flying Dragon in Kinabalu Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Great Flying Dragon sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 19 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Great Flying Dragon in Kinabalu Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Great Flying Dragon in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.