Common Monkey Lizard (Polychrus marmoratus)

Common Monkey Lizard, a reference photo — Photo: Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Polychrus marmoratus or many-colored bush anole is a species of bush anole. It is also commonly referred to as the monkey lizard due to its slow movement. The lizard has many predators, including spiders and primates.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Common Monkey Lizard being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Polychrus auduboni
Polychrus liogaster
Polychrus gutturosus
Polychrus femoralis
Calotes nemoricola

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Polychrotidae
Genus: Polychrus
Species: Polychrus marmoratus

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