Diploderma hamptoni

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Diploderma hamptoni, also known commonly as Hampton's japalure, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Myanmar.[2]

Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Suborder:Iguania
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Diploderma hamptoni
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Agamidae
Genus: Diploderma
Species:
D. hamptoni
Binomial name
Diploderma hamptoni
Synonyms[2]
  • Japalura hamptoni
    M.A. Smith, 1935
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Etymology

The specific name, hamptoni, is in honor of Herbert Hampton, collector of the holotype.[3]

Geographic range

D. hamptoni is found in northern Myanmar.[1][2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of D. hamptoni is forest.[1]

Behavior

D. hamptoni is diurnal.[1]

Reproduction

D. hamptoni is oviparous.[2]

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