Orange-winged Flying Lizard (Draco maculatus)

Orange-winged Flying Lizard, a reference photo — Photo: ian_dugdale · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Draco maculatus, commonly known as the spotted flying dragon or spotted gliding lizard, is a species of agamid flying lizard endemic to Southeast Asia. It is capable of gliding from tree to tree.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Orange-winged Flying 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

Draco volans
Draco dussumieri
Draco timoriensis
Draco spilopterus
Draco taeniopterus
Draco sumatranus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Agamidae
Genus: Draco
Species: Draco maculatus

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