Ornate Earless Agama
Aphaniotis ornata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyAgamidae (Dragons)
- GenusAphaniotis (Earless Agamas)
- SpeciesAphaniotis ornata (Ornate Earless Agama)
About the Ornate Earless Agama
Aphaniotis ornata is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Borneo. Das I (2006). A Photographic Guide to Snakes and other Reptiles of Borneo. Sanibel Island, Florida: Ralph Curtis Books. 144 pp. ISBN 0-88359-061-1. (Aphaniotis ornata, p. 75).
Lidth de Jeude TW (1893). "On Reptiles from North Borneo". Notes from the Leyden Museum 15: 250–257. (Japalura ornata, new species, p. 251). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Ornate Earless Agama in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
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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 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Ornate Earless Agama in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Ornate Earless Agama sighting in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, based on 41 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Ornate Earless Agama in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?
January has the highest sighting rate for Ornate Earless Agama in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary in our monthly data.