Acanthosaura aurantiacrista (Squamata: Agamidae), a new long horn lizard from northern Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Thailand, five species of Acanthosaura have been recorded so far, including Acanthosaura armata from the southern region, A. cardamomensis from the eastern region, A. crucigera from the western region, A. lepidogaster from the northern region and A. phuketensis from the Phuket Island and south-western region. However, comprehensive studies of diversity patterns and distribution of Acanthosaura are still lacking in some areas and need further information for designating areas of special conservation importance and nature protection planning in Thailand.

New information

Acanthosaura aurantiacrista is a new species of long-horned lizard of the genus Acanthosaura from northern Thailand. It is distinguis

SUBMITTER: Trivalairat P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7244599 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature