About Draco volans Linnaeus, 1758
Taxonomic Information
Draco volans Linnaeus, 1758 (common flying dragon) reaches a maximum total length of 22 cm (8.7 in), including the tail.
Body Coloration
Its body is tan with dark flecks.
Male Patagium Features
Males have a patagium ranging from tan to bright orange, marked with dark banding.
Female Patagium Features
Females have irregular markings on their patagium instead of banding.
Habitat Range
This species lives in Southeast Asian tropical rainforests.
Preferred Habitat Types
It is most commonly encountered in early second-growth forests, open secondary forests, and along forest edges.
Reproduction Behavior
For reproduction, female common flying dragons dig a soil hole to use as a nest, where they lay their eggs.
