Short-legged Japalure
Diploderma brevipes
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyAgamidae (Dragons)
- GenusDiploderma
- SpeciesDiploderma brevipes (Short-legged Japalure)
About the Short-legged Japalure
The short-legged japalure (Diploderma brevipes) is a species of lizard that is endemic to Taiwan. It is found in mountains at elevations of 1100 to 2200 m and inhabits forest edges. It has a 10-cm long body, and the total length reaches 25 cm. It is sexually dimorphic. The male has a black back, with yellow-green spots and stripes. The female is mainly green. A diurnal and oviparous species, it eats insects and other small invertebrates. The species was described by J. Linsley Gressitt in 1936. It is listed as other conservation-deserving wildlife in the Taiwan Wildlife Conservation Act. This species is closely related to Diploderma swinhonis. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Short-legged Japalure 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.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Short-legged Japalure in Taroko National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Short-legged Japalure sighting in Taroko National Park, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Short-legged Japalure in Taroko National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Short-legged Japalure in Taroko National Park in our monthly data.