Gonocephalus sophiae
| Gonocephalus sophiae | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Agamidae |
| Genus: | Gonocephalus |
| Species: | G. sophiae
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| Binomial name | |
| Gonocephalus sophiae (Gray, 1845)
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Gonocephalus sophiae, the Negros forest dragon is a species of lizards endemic to the Philippines. It is found between 0 and 1,200 m (0 and 3,940 ft) above sea level on the islands of Negros, Mindanao and Panay, and possibly on Siargao, Luzon, Samar, Palawan and the Calamian Islands. The species is oviparous, and lays eggs in small holes dug in the banks of forest rivers. It is often confused with G. interruptus and G. semperi and therefore remains poorly characterized.[1][2] Adults reach a total length of ca. 30 cm (12 in) and feed mostly on insects.[3]
References
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- ^ a b Brown, R.; Meneses, C.; Santos, G.; Binaday, J.; Lagat, R.; Lorenzo, A.; Afuang, L.E. (2022). "Gonocephalus sophiae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022 e.T169895A180193988. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- ^ "Gonocephalus sophiae Negros Forestdragon". The Encyclopedia of Life.
- ^ "Third Quarter Topical Issue – Philippine Endemic Lizards". phlpost.gov.ph. 20 July 2011. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017.