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Philippine Forest Dragon
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Philippine Forest Dragon

Gonocephalus sophiae

Gonocephalus sophiae, Negros forest dragon or Philippine forest dragon is a species of lizards endemic to the Philippines. It is found between 0 and 1200 m above sea level on the islands of Negros, Mindanao and Panay, and possibly on Siargao, Luzon, Samar, Palawan and the Calamian Islands. The species is oviparous, and lays eggs in small holes dug in the banks of forest rivers. It is often confused with G. interruptus and G. semperi and...

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