Hump-nosed Lizard

Description:

Hump-nosed Lizard is a species of lizard within the agamid family, the only species in the genus Lyriocephalus. It is the largest agamid endemic to Sri Lanka.They live in dense wet zone forests.Body is laterally compressed. Pair of small spines present at back of the head. Dorso-nuchal crest developed. Forehead scales keeled. A distinct bony arch appear on the head of adults. Tympanum absent. A V-shaped gular sac present. Large, keeled gualr scales can be seen. Tail is short and compressed with a blunt tip. Dorsum is light geen. Throat yellow. Rest of the venter is cream colored.Diet comprises essentially of earthworms and also arthropods, including termites, butterflies, and moths. Young shoots and buds are also known to feed.(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyriocephalus)