Lue's Mountain Lizard
Diploderma luei
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyAgamidae (Dragons)
- GenusDiploderma
- SpeciesDiploderma luei (Lue's Mountain Lizard)
About the Lue's Mountain Lizard
Diploderma luei is a species of lizard in the subfamily Draconinae of the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Taiwan. In Taiwan Diploderma luei has only been found in the mountains of Yilan County and Hualien County.
The preferred natural habitat of Diploderma huei is forest, at elevations of 500–2,000 m (1,600–6,600 ft). The snout-to-vent length (SVL) of Diploderma luei may reach 10 cm (3.9 in); the total length (including the long tail) may reach 27 cm (11 in).
Diploderma huei is arboreal. Diploderma luei is oviparous. The specific name, luei, comes from the name of Taiwanese herpetologist Kuang-Yang Lue, to honor his contributions to the herpetology of Taiwan. Diploderma luei is listed as a rare and valuable species in the Taiwan Wildlife Conservation Act similar to Diploderma swinhonis. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Lue's Mountain Lizard in Taroko 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 | Taroko National Park | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
More parks will be added in future updates.