Marbled Crested Lizard

Bronchocela marmorata, marbled crested lizard, marbled bloodsucker or marbled agamid lizard is a species of lizard. It is endemic to the Philippines, where it inhabits lowland dipterocarp and montane forests at elevations 400 to 800 m above mean sea level. It is typically found on branches and leaves of trees. It feeds on insects and is oviparous, digging the soil to lay its eggs at the base of trees.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Marbled Crested 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

• Bronchocela jubata
• Bronchocela cristatella
• Calotes calotes
• Calotes nigrilabris
• Calotes grandisquamis
• Polychrus gutturosus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Reptilia

Order

Squamata

Family

Agamidae

Genus

Bronchocela

Species

Bronchocela marmorata

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