Diploderma makii (Ota, 1989) is a animal in the Agamidae family, order null, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Diploderma makii (Ota, 1989)

Diploderma makii (Ota, 1989)

Diploderma makii (Ota's japalure) is an oviparous agamid lizard endemic to Taiwan, living in forests at 900–1800 m altitude.

Family
Genus
Diploderma
Order
Class
Squamata

About Diploderma makii (Ota, 1989)

Diploderma makii, commonly called Ota's japalure, is a species of lizard. It belongs to the subfamily Draconinae within the family Agamidae. This species is endemic to Taiwan. Its preferred natural habitat is forest, found at altitudes ranging from 900 to 1,800 meters (3,000 to 5,900 feet). Diploderma makii reproduces by laying eggs, which means it is oviparous. A single clutch contains 4 to 8 eggs.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Squamata Agamidae Diploderma

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