Laudakia dayana
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Laudakia dayana

Laudakia dayana, commonly known as the Haridwar agama, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is native to extreme northern India.

Animal name origin

The specific name, dayana, is in honor of English ichthyologist Francis Day.

Distribution

Geography

L. dayana is found in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, which includes Haridwar, and in the union territories of Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir.

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The preferred natural habitat of L. dayana is rocky areas, at altitudes of about 3,000 m (9,800 ft).

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Mating Habits

L. dayana is oviparous.

References

1. Laudakia dayana Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laudakia_dayana

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