Calotes zolaiking Latest News
Recently, Calotes zolaiking, a rare lizard species, was recorded for the first time in Meghalaya.
About Calotes zolaiking
- It is a species of garden lizard, was first described in 2019 from Mizoram’s Aizawl district by a team of scientists.
- Appearance: These are about 5 inches long and their bodies are various shades of green with dark patches throughout. They are “strongly keeled,” meaning each of the lizard’s long scales has a ridge in the middle, giving it a sharper overall appearance.
- India is home to 14 species of Calotes, nine of which have been recorded in the Northeast.
What are Calotes?
- These are arboreal (tree-dwelling) lizards of the family Agamidae and are remarkable for their extreme colour changes when excited.
- They are diurnal, run fast on the ground and swim in water.
- Distribution: It is found in gardens and forests of India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, and some Pacific islands.
- Diet: Their diet is made up of insects and other small invertebrates.
Calotes zolaiking FAQs
Q1: What are Calotes also known as?
Ans: Forest lizards
Q2: What is the respiratory system of Calotes?
Ans: The respiratory tract includes the external nares, nasal chambers, internal nares, glottis, larynx, trachea and bronchi.
Source: TH
