Bornean Angle-headed Lizard

Agamid Lizards (Dragons)

Gonocephalus borneensis

Basic stats

Diet

Insects

Habitat

Forest understorey to mid-storey

Range

Endemic to Borneo

Clutch size

3–6 eggs (typical for angle-headed lizards)

Incubation period

About 8–10 weeks (typical for angle-headed lizards)

Size

Medium (SVL up to 13cm, tail much longer)

Weight

~25–45g

A Bornean-endemic agamid with an angular, ridged head profile and a body suited to clinging on vertical branches and trunks, found in forest understorey to mid-storey.

Diurnal, feeding on insects, generally well-camouflaged against bark and relying on stillness rather than speed to avoid detection.

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