Draco jareckii

Draco jareckii is a species of "flying" lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to the Philippines.^[2] Like all members of the genus Draco, males possess a dewlap for displaying, and both sexes possess pseudo-wings (patagia) for gliding from high places, though not actually capable of powered flight.^[3]

Draco jareckii
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Iguania
Family:	Agamidae
Genus:	Draco
Species:	D. jareckii
Binomial name
Draco jareckii Lazell, 1992

Etymology

The specific name, jareckii, is in honor of American psychiatrist Henry G. Jarecki.^[4]

Geographic range

D. jareckii is found on Batan Island in the Philippines.^[1][2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of D. jareckii is forest, at altitudes from sea level to 900 m (3,000 ft), but it has also been found in rural gardens.^[1]

Behavior

D. jareckii is arboreal, and is usually found on tree trunks at heights of 1.5–6 m (4.9–19.7 ft) above the ground.^[1]

Reproduction

D. jareckii is oviparous.^[2]

Conservation status

D. jareckii is identified as not in need of specialized conservation actions and labeled of "Least Concern" by the IUCN.^[1]