Draco cornutus Günther, 1864 is a animal in the Agamidae family, order null, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Draco cornutus Günther, 1864
Draco cornutus lizards change their gliding membrane color to match local leaves for camouflage from predators.
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The color of the gliding membrane of Draco cornutus, also called the patagia, depends on the lizard’s habitat. Populations of these lizards have adapted over time to match the color of local falling leaves. This adaptation provides them with camouflage against potential avian predators.
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