Diploderma makii

Diploderma makii, also known commonly as Ota's japalure, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Draconinae of the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Taiwan.^[2]

Diploderma makii
Conservation status
Vulnerable  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Iguania
Family:	Agamidae
Genus:	Diploderma
Species:	D. makii
Binomial name
Diploderma makii (Ota, 1989)
Synonyms[2]
Japalura makii Ota, 1989

Etymology

The specific name, makii, is in honor of Japanese herpetologist Moichirō Maki (1886–1959).^[3]: 166

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Diploderma makii is forest, at altitudes of 900–1,800 m (3,000–5,900 ft).^[1]

Reproduction

Diploderma makii is oviparous.^[2] Clutch size is 4–8 eggs.^[1]

Taxonomy

Diploderma makii is closely related to Diploderma swinhonis.^[2]