Green crested lizard

Description:

This species is a bright green lizard, sometimes possessing a blue tint on the head. It is able to change colour, turning darker brown when threatened. There is a dark ring around the eyes, and a dark spot at the back of the head. The males have a crest on the neck. It has a very long and thin tail (75% of total length). The body length is of 13 cm, and the total length (body + tail) is of 57 cm. It is found in forests as well as parks and rural areas. In Singapore its range is declining, as it is in competition with the introduced Calotes versicolor (Changeable Lizard).