Bronchocela danieli
Species of lizard
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Bronchocela danieli, also known commonly as Daniel's bloodsucker and Daniel's forest lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Campbell Bay, Great Nicobar Island, India.
| Bronchocela danieli | |
|---|---|
| Bronchocela danieli from Great Nicobar Island | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Agamidae |
| Genus: | Bronchocela |
| Species: | B. danieli |
| Binomial name | |
| Bronchocela danieli | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Etymology
The specific name, danieli, is in honor of Indian naturalist Jivanayakam Cyril "J.C." Daniel.[3]