Draco modiglianii

Draco modiglianii, also known commonly as the Enggano flying lizard, the lined flying dragon, and Modigliani's flying dragon, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Draconinae of the family Agamidae.^[2] The species is native to in Indonesia.

Draco modiglianii
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. modiglianii
Binomial name
Draco modiglianii Vinciguerra, 1892
Synonyms[2]
Draco lineatus modiglianii Vinciguerra, 1892

Etymology

The specific name, modiglianii, is in honor of Italian zoologist Elio Modigliani.^[3]: 181

Description

Draco modigliannii may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 7 cm (2.8 in). It has 6–9 upper labials. The "wing" (patagium) contains 6–7 ribs.^[2]

Geographic distribution

Draco modiglianii is endemic to Enggano Island, a small island 80 km (50 mi) off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia.^[1][2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Draco modiglianii is forest, at elevations from sea level to 200 m (660 ft), but it has also been found in plantations and villages.^[1]

Reproduction

Draco modiglianii is oviparous.^[2]