Acanthosaura coronata
| Acanthosaura coronata | |
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| Acanthosaura coronata male, Cat Tien National Park | |
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| Acanthosaura coronata female, Cat Tien National Park | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Lacertilia |
| Family: | Agamidae |
| Subfamily: | Agaminae |
| Genus: | Acanthosaura Gray, 1831 |
| Species: | A. coronata |
| Binomial name | |
| Acanthosaura coronata Günther, 1861[1] | |
Acanthosaura coronata is a species of Agamid lizards: commonly known as the crowned spiny lizard. They are found in the lowland tropical forests of eastern Cambodia (type location) and Vietnam (Lam Dong and Dong Nai provinces). They are diurnal and can be found frequently in Cat Tien National Park. Although often found near the ground, they have cryptic colouration and climb trees when threatened.
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