Rajasthan toad-headed lizard
Species of lizard
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The Rajasthan toad-headed lizard (Bufoniceps laungwalaensis), also known commonly as the Laungwala long-headed lizard and the Laungwala toad-headed agama, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Agaminae of the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to India
| Rajasthan toad-headed lizard | |
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| On desert sand (Rajasthan) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Agamidae |
| Genus: | Bufoniceps Arnold, 1992 |
| Species: | B. laungwalaensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Bufoniceps laungwalaensis (Sharma, 1978) | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
Taxonomy
Description
Bufoniceps laungwalaensis may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 7 cm (2.8 in). The external ear opening is very small, and the tympanum is deeply set. The digits have fringes of flat, pointed scales. There is no gular sac, and there are no femoral pores nor preanal pores.[3]
Geographic distribution
In India, Bufoniceps laungwalaensis is found in the Rajasthan Desert, in Jaisalmer District. The type locality is recorded as Laungwala, Jaisalmer District, Rajasthan, India.[2]
Habitat
Behavior
Bufoniceps laungwalaensis is terrestrial.[1] It does not excavate burrows, but can bury itself in sand by "shivering".[3]
Diet
Bufoniceps laungwalaensis preys upon insects of the orders Coleoptera, Diptera, Hymenoptera, and Orthoptera, and it also preys upon small lizards.[3]
Reproduction
Gallery
In Rajasthan, India (frontal view)
In Rajasthan, India (lateral view)
In Rajasthan, India (habitat view)
