Diploderma luei
Species of lizard
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Diploderma luei is a species of lizard in the subfamily Draconinae of the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Taiwan.[3][4]
| Diploderma luei | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Agamidae |
| Genus: | Diploderma |
| Species: | D. luei |
| Binomial name | |
| Diploderma luei | |
| Synonyms[3] | |
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Geographic range
In Taiwan Diploderma luei has only been found in the mountains of Yilan County and Hualien County.[5]
Habitat
Description
The snout-to-vent length (SVL) of Diploderma luei may reach 10 cm (3.9 in); the total length (including the long tail) may reach 27 cm (11 in).[6]
Behavior
Reproduction
Etymology
The specific name, luei, comes from the name of Taiwanese herpetologist Kuang-Yang Lue, to honor his contributions to the herpetology of Taiwan.[3][5][7]
Conservation status
Diploderma luei is listed as a rare and valuable species in the Taiwan Wildlife Conservation Act [6] similar to Diploderma swinhonis.
