Spiny-headed fan-throated lizard
Sitana spinaecephalus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyAgamidae (Dragons)
- GenusSitana (Fan-throated Lizards)
- SpeciesSitana spinaecephalus (Spiny-headed fan-throated lizard)
5 Verified sightings at Satpura National Park From 2019 to 2026
8 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
🌅 Crepuscular When it's spotted at dawn and dusk
About the Spiny-headed fan-throated lizard
Sitana spinaecephalus, the spiny-headed fan-throated lizard, is a species of agamid lizard. It is endemic to India. It is found in scrublands and forests occurring in the west-central states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
S. spinaecephalus are medium sized lizards; males (48.5 ± 2.9), females (44.8 ± 4.2). The lizards are oviparous. Like the rest of the genus Sitana, It primarily feeds on arthropods. When disturbed, the male members of the species may trigger its dewlap to intimidate the predator, it may also use its dewlap for communication during the breeding season. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Spiny-headed fan-throated lizard in Satpura 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 | Gir National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Satpura National Park | 🇮🇳 India |