Brown Shrub Lizard

Agamid Lizards (Dragons)

Aphaniotis fusca

Basic stats

Diet

Small invertebrates

Habitat

Low shrubs and undergrowth in lowland forest

Range

Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia

Clutch size

2–5 eggs (typical for small agamids)

Incubation period

About 6–10 weeks (typical for small agamids)

Size

Small (SVL 5–7cm)

Weight

~5–10g

A small, well-camouflaged agamid found in low shrubs and undergrowth in lowland forest, with plain brown colouring suited to blending into leaf litter and bark.

Diurnal, feeding on small invertebrates, and generally slow-moving and reliant on camouflage rather than speed to avoid predators.

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