Black-bearded Flying Lizard — Wildlife of Borneo Field Guide

Draco melanopogon

Diet

Ants, small invertebrates

Habitat

Tree trunks in lowland forest

Range

Borneo

Clutch size

1–4 eggs (typical for Draco)

Incubation period

About 6–8 weeks (typical for Draco)

Size

Small (SVL 7–9cm)

Weight

~8–15g

A gliding lizard with males showing a dark throat fan used in display, found on tree trunks in lowland forest.

Feeds on ants and small invertebrates, using its gliding membrane to move between trees rather than descending to the ground.

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