Green Crested Lizard (Bronchocela cristatella)

Green Crested Lizard, a reference photo — Photo: Lip Kee Yap · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Bronchocela cristatella, also known as the green crested lizard, is a species of agamid lizard endemic to Southeast Asia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Green 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 marmorata
Bronchocela jubata
Calotes calotes
Calotes nigrilabris
Calotes liolepis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Agamidae
Genus: Bronchocela
Species: Bronchocela cristatella

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