Calotes is a genus of lizards in the draconine clade of the family Agamidae. The genus contains 29 species . Some species are known as forest lizards , others as "bloodsuckers" due to their red heads, and yet others (namely C. versicolor ) as garden lizards .

Calotes calotes, the common green forest lizard, is an agamid lizard found in the forests of the Western Ghats and the Shevaroy Hills in India, and Sri Lanka.

Calotes, genus of arboreal (tree-dwelling) lizards of the family Agamidae, remarkable for their extreme colour changes when excited. It is found in gardens and forests of India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, and some Pacific islands.

Calotes mystaceus, the Indo-Chinese forest lizard or blue crested lizard, is an agamid lizard found in China, South Asia and Southeast Asia. [2] Calotes mystaceus in Keibul Lamjao National Park, India.

The **Oriental Forest Lizards** (genus Calotes) are a captivating group of reptiles that inhabit a variety of forested regions in Asia. With their striking colors, agile movements, and unique behavior, these lizards are not only a delight to observe but …

Calotes is a genus of lizards commonly referred to as garden lizards or agamids, found primarily in South and Southeast Asia. These lizards are known for their striking coloration, ability to adapt to various environments, and often for their unique …

Habitat: Most members of genus Calotes are arboreal except Calotes chincollium, which are reported to be primarily on ground during feeding (Vindum et al. 2003). Key: to Calotes species in China: Huang et al. 2023, ZooKeys 1187: 84. Reference images: see Uetz et al. 2024 for high-resolution reference images for this species. Etymology

Calotes has definitive exoskeletal struc­tures outside the body and well-developed framework of bony endoskeleton.

Search results Search Parameters. Genus: Calotes; Search results. Species found: 59. Calotes bachae HARTMANN, GEISSLER, POYARKOV, IHLOW, GALOYAN, RÖDDER & BÖHME ...

2016年4月1日 · Calotes are mid-size lizards with decent life spans in captivity. They range in size from sixteen to twenty inches long and can live for up to ten years. Males are larger than females and often have pronounced crests running along their backs.