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2- Bronchocela jubata ( Maned forest lizard )

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Bronchocela jubata, commonly known as the maned forest lizard, is a species of agamid lizard found mainly in Indonesia on the islands of Singkep, Java, Bali, Sulawesi, Karakelang, Salibabu; Nias Island, Singkap Island, Borneo (Kalimantan) also in Thailand,[2] Cambodia [2]and Philippines. Although in the past it was thought the species may be found in India, either on the mainland or in the Nicobars, this is not the case according to herpetologist Indraneil Das. It is also known by the common name of "bloodsucker", although this is a misnomer.

Bronchocela jubata

Conservation status :

Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]

Scientific classification :

Kingdom:Animalia

Phylum:Chordata

Class:Reptilia

Order:Squamata

Suborder:Iguania

Family:Agamidae

Genus:Bronchocela

Species:B. jubata

Binomial name :

Bronchocela jubata
A.M.C. Duméril & Bibron, 1837

Synonyms :

Bronchocela jubataA.M.C. Duméril & Bibron, 1837
Calotes jubatus— Boulenger, 1885
Bronchocela jubata— Moody, 1980 [2]

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Description :

Bronchocela jubata is 550 mm (22 in) in total length, with a long hanging tail making up four fifths of its total length. It has a jagged crest on its neck which more closely resemble hairs, as opposed to the crest of its close relative, B. cristatella, which more closely resembles the points on a crown. The crest consists of elongated scales, although it is flabby like skin.

The head is square in shape, and there is a soft sack under the chin. It has large, flexible eyelids made of fine speckled scales.

The dorsal area is coloured from light green to dark green, and the lizard can change to brown or black if feeling threatened. A rusty-coloured stain appears under the throat. More spots, often blurring to form a stripe, appear on the shoulder and the front lateral side. Towards the back of the lizard, the colour becomes duller.

The underside of the lizard is yellowish to white under the chin, neck, stomach and the back of the legs. The bottom of the hands and feet are a yellowish brown. The tail is coloured green at its base, with bluish stains. Towards the end of the tail, the colour becomes a dull brown with whitish spots on the tip.

The scales of Bronchocela jubata are hard, course and strong. The tail has an angular feel.

Taxonomic diagnosis :

Head-scales above rather large, keeled, almost equal; two or three compressed scales behind the supraciliary edge; tympanum large, half or more than half the diameter of the orbit. Nine or ten upper and eight or nine lower labials; a row of slightly enlarged scales on each side of the chin parallel to the labials. A gular sac, with large keeled scales; no fold in front of the shoulder. Nuchal crest large, its spines falciform and directed backwards, the longest about as long as the diameter of the orbit; some rows of smaller spines at the base. Body strongly compressed, covered with large, keeled scales, 43-53 round the middle of the body; the scales of the first row next to the dorsal crest pointing upwards, those of the second row pointing straight backwards, the others downwards; dorsal crest less developed than nuchal, diminishing backwards. Ventral scales largest of all, strongly keeled. Tail very long, round, slightly compressed at the base and with a slight ridge there. Limbs long, the hind limb nearly reaches the nostril; digits long, third and fourth fingers equal, fifth toe much shorter than third.[3] Green above, with yellow or red spots or bands. Length of head and body 130 mm.; tail 440 mm.

Habits :

Bronchocela jubata is generally to be found in low bushes or hidden in dense trees. It can frequently be seen having fallen from the bushes or trees while chasing its prey, although it will quickly run back into the security of the nearest bush or tree. The lizard preys on butterflies, moths, dragonflies, flies and other small insects. To catch its prey, Bronchocela jubata will generally wait in silence at the top of a tree, or it will rock slowly back and forth as if swaying in the breeze. It can also frequently be found utilising domestic electricity cables to cross from one place to another.

Reproduction :

Bronchocela jubata lays its eggs in loose earth, sand or humus. Like most members of the Agamidae, the mother lizard excavates the earth to form a hollow for the eggs with her snout. The eggs are white, waxy, and leathery in texture.

A study carried out in the Situgede jungle, near Bogor, noted that the eggs of Bronchocela jubata were buried in sandy soil beneath a layer of humus, directly beneath bushes in a fairly open part of the forest. The two eggs were elongated, approximately 7 x 40mm in length, placed side by side, and covered by a thin layer of soil. In Walat Mountain, Sukabumi, there were eggs covered by a thin layer of humus in the middle of a jungle path.

Bunglon Surai Bronchocela Jubata

Maned Forest Lizard

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Family : Agamidae
Species : Bronchocela jubata
Size (snout to vent) : male 135 mm, female 110 mm
Size (total length) : male ~ 360 mm, female ~ 340 mm

The Maned Forest Lizard, or Maned Slender Agama, inhabits primary and tall secondary lowland rainforest, as well as heavily disturbed areas where fast-growing tall trees occur.

The two specimens illustrated here were spotted between 5 and 10 metres above ground in mixed secondary woodland, adjacent to a deeply incised river gorge on the island of Bali.

The species is characterised by a robust, compressed body, a well-developed nuchal (neck) crest, a less well-developed dorsal crest and a large throat pouch. Its colour is pale to medium green, or sometimes brown, with faint pale barring (sometimes comprising yellow or reddish spots) on the flanks and tail. In some populations there may be one or more thicker buff to white bars in the shoulder area.

Its diet comprises various insects taken from the tree canopy.

This species occurs in Sumatra (including Pulau Nias off the western coast), Borneo (south Kalimantan), parts of Sulawesi, the whole of Java and Bali, and adjacent smaller islands. In the Philippines it occurs on the southerly island of Mindanao.

Fig 1 : Medium-sized adult specimen from Bali, Indonesia.

Fig 3 : Both specimens shown here were found near the Petanu River, Bali, a steep-sided river gorge dominated by secondary growth and tall Albizia falcataria.

Fig 2 : Full-grown specimen, with a single characteristic white bar on its shoulder, on Albizia falcataria. Bali, Indonesia.

Bronchocela jubata

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Bronchocela jubata (Dumeril i Bibron, 1837) is an arboreal agama with a very delicate and lean physique. It is characterized by a slender body and very long tail, which may account for more than 2/3 of the length of the whole body. Adults reach about 50-55 cm in length. Trunk strongly flattened and relatively high. Legs long and slender with a very elongated fingers on the hands and feet. Low head, a pointed elongated mouth. Bag of skin on the dewlap well educated, especially in large males. Neck and front of the ridge crest formed by a sharp lanceolate scales, which are not very rigid. The largest scales are located directly behind the head and decrease toward the tail. Body covered with coarse, overlapping scales with a clear keel. Coloration individuals of both sexes is dominated by various shades of green. On a green background is visible irregular pattern with darker, olive-green or brown welts. The top and sides of the head are brownish-green. In front of the body, on the face, cheeks and around the shoulders often are pale green, bright spots. The scales around the mouth are sometimes yellowish or cream. The throat and abdomen and pale green uniform. Comb cervical some individuals yellowish. The tail is green at the base and darkens towards the end. On the rear half of the tail are often white or cream spots. Juveniles are colored similarly but the pattern of stains and spots is invisible or very poorly marked.

naming :

English name: Green Crested Lizard, Lizard Maned Forest

subspecies:

No distinguished subspecies.

Length of life:

About 10 -15 years

Occurrence :

The Philippines, India, Indonesia , Cambodia, Thailand

Activity:

daily

varieties:

Lack.

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Appearance male :

Individuals of both sexes look alike, dimorphism sex is not clearly marked. The male is usually slightly more massive head with a larger and higher scales in a comb karkowym. Podgardzielowy bag is bigger. Pattern of spots on the body during the mating season becomes more visible and contrast. Agama is characterized by much than ższym level of intraspecific aggression in comparison with related species. The struggle between the males almost always are strictly ritualized and very rarely physical aggression.

appearance of a female :

The female appearance is similar to the male. Typically, females are slightly smaller and less massively built.

Special features :

Members of the genus bronchocela have a close relationship with the kind of agamami Calotes. For a long time there were even placed by taxonomists in the same kind. However, based on morphological characteristics ultimately they separated them into two types.

Bronchocela jubata exhibits a much lower locomotor activity as compared to the related genus Agam Calotes. Most of the time stands still among the boughs chatting on insects . They attack prey that unwittingly approach in the immediate neighborhood. Long limbs and tail facilitate the reptiles balancing and climbing even among very thin branches.

biotope:

Bronchocela jubata inhabits mainly tropical forests, always near a water source. It is also sometimes encountered in the bushes formed after grubbing forest and cultivated areas, especially in orchards and gardens. It leads mainly arboreal, although sometimes also looking for food among low vegetation and grass. Most often stays in the trees and selects species of plants with very dense and many sectors, which provide a natural protection from predators. Avoiding areas where the plants shed their leaves during the dry period, the most it can be found in areas where vegetation remains green throughout the year.

Temperature :

On the day of 24-26 ° C, the radiator 30 ° C. At night, no less than 20 ° C.

Humidity:

70-80% in a day, up to 90% at night.

Terrarium :

for those agam should be tropical in nature, with plenty of branches for climbing. In the central part of the tank most visible and lay bare branch, which will provide a roost for the individual and a dominant social behavior in the case of breeding a few individuals. The most advisable is to put in a terrarium tropical vegetation that will upodobniała culture conditions to natural conditions. Vegetation will help maintain an appropriate microclimate at the same time will provide shelter for the animals . Lizards these very badly tolerate the lack of green plants , because they are accustomed to being among the green foliage throughout the year. The lack of this type of design causes reptiles apathy, lack of appetite, sometimes leading to death due to stress. Spijają water almost exclusively with large leaves and branches. When choosing plants should be careful not to place any plants poisonous. An alternative solution is to use artificial green vegetation with soft and without sharp edges elements. A good solution is in the liner wall parts terrarium mats cork or coconut. They will provide additional space for climbing as well as reduce the risk of injury caused FOR IN collision with hard walls. Agama require high humidity because it is very important to put inside terrarium not very deep water tank. In nature rarely use of ground water sources, but in captivity ch Etna are taking a bath. In addition, it is necessary to regularly spray the terrarium with water.

The size terrarium for an adult minimum of 60x60x90 cm. The size of the terrarium for the harem 80x80x100 cm.

Lighting :

12-hour cycle. We use UVB 5%.

nourishment :

They feed on various insects in nature but most hunt for butterflies , moths, dragonflies and beetles . Occasionally they complement the menu with colorful petals flower s and fruit. In captivity you need to give the food the most varied, different species of crickets, and cockroach s, moth moth, plankton meadow areas of clean. Avoid feeding beetle larvae due to the low nutritional value.

Multiplication :

Little is known about the reproduction of the species in captivity. The female after mating descends to the ground and finds a place on the sandy ground in the immediate vicinity of trees or shrubs. Often the nest choose the path mid-forest animals . Breeding is small, the female lays 2-5 eggs. Incubation lasts about 7 weeks.

wintering :

No data.

Comments :

Almost all commercially available specimens come from hunting, because after any purchase is necessary quarantine and deworming. Often after transport they are highly stressed and dehydrated. Due to the delicate physique often trapping the animals exhibit numerous mechanical injuries, broken limbs and fingers, loss of tail. After acclimation lizards these relatively easy to get used to the caregiver, especially male and lose their initial shyness and become confident in relation to the caregiver. In terms of breeding rare breed which is caused most often that joined together individuals come from different populations whose behaviors reproductive take place at a different time. Very occasionally it comes to breeding and multiplication in cultures amateur.

Develop and sources of information

sources of information

Based on his experience and:
1. Reptile-database.reptarium.cz
2. Smith, MA (1941) Fauna of British India. Reptilia and Amphibia .
3. Barts, M. & Wilms, T. 2003. Die agamen der Welt. Draco

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