Hypsilurus nigrigularis

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Hypsilurus nigrigularis

Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Agamidae
Genus: Hypsilurus
Species:
H. nigrigularis
Binomial name
Hypsilurus nigrigularis
(Meyer, 1874)

Hypsilurus nigrigularis is a

agamid lizard. It is found in New Guinea.[2]

Hypsilurus nigrigularis is hunted by the Kalam people of Papua New Guinea, and its eggs are also consumed.[3] The Kalam consider it to be a totemic animal.

Names

It is known as aypot in the Kalam language of Papua New Guinea.[3]

Behavior and habitat

Hypsilurus nigrigularis is an arboreal frugivorous agamid that feeds on the fruits of

Evodia sp., Macaranga sp., Rubus spp., and other species.[3]

References

  1. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T22529024A22529083.en
    . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ Hypsilurus nigrigularis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 September 2019.
  3. ^ a b c Bulmer, RNH (1975). Kalam Classification Of Reptiles And Fishes. Journal of the Polynesian Society 84(3): 267–308.


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