Acanthosaura coronata is a species of agamid lizard commonly known as the crowned spiny lizard. They are found in the lowland tropical forests of eastern Cambodia (type location) and Vietnam (Lam Dong and Dong Nai provinces), where they are diurnal. Although often found near the ground, they have cryptic colouration and climb trees when threatened.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Crowned Pricklenape 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
- Acanthosaura rubrilabris
- Acanthosaura lepidogaster
- Pelturagonia nigrilabris
- Gonocephalus kuhlii
- Acanthosaura crucigera
- Enyalius catenatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Agamidae
- Genus
- Acanthosaura
- Species
- Acanthosaura coronata
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