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Calotes versicolor
this fellow was amazingly still even wen i was seriously close to it ....allowing me to take some close shots
They are commonly found among the undergrowth in open habitats including highly urban areas.
Native to Asia and also introduced to other areas .......... they can change their colour like chameleons and male develop bright red plumage during breeding season giving them the local name of 'Bloodsuckers' although they dont suck blood
Spotted on Feb 2, 2014
Submitted on Feb 25, 2014
3 Comments
thanks guys
I think Wild Things has nailed this. Definitely an agamid, as I have a similar lizard here and it behaves exactly like you describe. The short crest indicates a female. Check this out: http://www.drkrishi.com/female-oriental-...
But probably not reliable, so you must do more research to confirm.
Dave
Please check for Oriental garden lizard.