Japalura dasi explained

Japalura dasi, also known commonly as the Agaupani mountain lizard or the Agaupani forest agama (Nepalese: Agaupani jangali chheparo or hariyo chheparo), is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae.^[1] The species is native to Nepal. It is listed as "Vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Etymology

The specific name, dasi, is in honor of Indian herpetologist, Indraneil Das.^{[2] [3]}

Geographic range

J. dasi is endemic to the Bajhura District in Nepal.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of J. dasi is shrubland, but it can also be found in cultivated habitats.^[4]

Reproduction

J. dasi is oviparous.^[2]

Further reading

• Book: Field Guide of Amphibians and Reptiles of Nepal . Kästle, W. . species:Werner Kästle . Rai, K. . Schleich, H.H. . species:Hans Hermann Schleich . 2013 . Amphibians and Reptiles Conservation of Nepal (ARCO-Nepal) e.V..

Notes and References

1. Web site: ITIS Standard Report Page: Japalura dasi . Integrated Taxonomic Information System . 19 October 2018.
2. Web site: Japalura dasi . The Reptile Database. 19 October 2018.
3. [species:Bo Beolens|Beolens, Bo]
4. Web site: Japalura dasi Overview. Encyclopedia of Life. 19 October 2018.