Calotes ceylonensis, commonly known as the painted-lipped lizard or the Ceylon bloodsucker, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. It is one of four Calotes species endemic to Sri Lanka.In Sinhalese language, it is known as "Thol Visithuru Katussa - තොල් විසිතුරු කටුස්සා"
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Painted-lip 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Agamidae
- Genus
- Calotes
- Species
- Calotes ceylonensis
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