Spiny-headed Forest Lizard

Spiny-headed Forest Lizard

Monilesaurus acanthocephalus

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Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
at Periyar National Park
1 Verified sightings at Periyar National Park From 2019 to 2026
1 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026

About the Spiny-headed Forest Lizard

Monilesaurus acanthocephalus, the spiny-headed lizard, is a species of agamid lizard. It is endemic to India. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Periyar National Park

Elliot's Forest Lizard
LC Endemic

Elliot's Forest Lizard

Reptile

Monilesaurus ellioti

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Large Scaled Forest Lizard
LC

Large Scaled Forest Lizard

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Calotes grandisquamis

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
Western Ghats Flying Lizard
LC

Western Ghats Flying Lizard

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Draco dussumieri

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Common Green Forest Lizard
LC

Common Green Forest Lizard

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Calotes calotes

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Oriental Garden Lizard
LC

Oriental Garden Lizard

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Calotes versicolor

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Periyar National Park 🇮🇳 India
Insufficient data

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