Ota's Japalure (Diploderma makii)

Ota's Japalure, a reference photo — Photo: LiCheng Shih · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Diploderma makii, also known commonly as Ota's japalure, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Draconinae of the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Taiwan.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Ota's Japalure 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

Diploderma brevipes
Pseudocalotes tympanistriga
Calotes grandisquamis
Anolis danieli
Calotes liolepis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Agamidae
Genus: Diploderma
Species: Diploderma makii

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