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Species of Thailand

Barred flying dragon

Draco taeniopterus

Albert Charles Lewis Günther, 1861

In Thai: กิ้งก่าบินปีกลาย

Also known as Thai flying dragon, barred flying dragon (Draco taeniopterus) is an agamid "flying" lizard capable of gliding from tree to tree. It is found in Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, South Vietnam and Northwest Malaysia.

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Scientific classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Subphylum
Vertebrata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Suborder
Lacertilia
Family
Agamidae
Genus
Draco
Species
Draco taeniopterus

Common names

  • German: Gebänderter Flugdrache
  • English:
    • Barred flying dragon
    • Thai flying dragon
    • Barred gliding lizard
  • Thai: กิ้งก่าบินปีกลาย

Synonyms

  • Draco taeniopterus, Larry Lee Grismer (2011)
  • Draco taenuiopterus, Jakob Hallermann (2005)
  • Draco taeniopterus, Merel J. Cox et al. (1998)
  • Draco taeniopterus, Ulrich Manthey & Wolfgang Grossmann (1997)
  • Draco taeniopterus, Kees Musters (1983)
  • Draco taeniopterus, Heinz Wermuth (1967)
  • Draco taeniopterus, Edward Harrison Taylor (1963)
  • Draco taeniopterus, Malcolm Arthur Smith (1935)
  • Draco taeniopterus, Nelly de Rooij (1915)
  • Draco taeniopterus, George Albert Boulenger (1885)

Conservation status

Least Concern (IUCN3.1)

Least Concern (IUCN3.1)

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Range Map

Distribution map of Barred flying dragon, Draco taeniopterus in Thailand
  • Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Kaeng Krachan District, Phetchaburi
  • Kaeng Krachan National Park
  • Khao Khiao - Khao Chomphu Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Khao Khitchakut National Park
  • Khao Laem Ya - Mu Ko Samet National Park
  • Khao Lak - Lam Ru National Park
  • Khao Nan National Park
  • Khao Phanom Bencha National Park
  • Khao Sok National Park
  • Khao Yai National Park
  • Khlong Nakha Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Khun Nan National Park
  • Ko Lanta National Park
  • Kui Buri National Park
  • Mueang Krabi District, Krabi
  • Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park
  • Thale Ban National Park
  • Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary
Range map of Draco taeniopterus in Thailand