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Distribution

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Continent: Asia
Distribution: Philippines (Negros, Mindanao, Panay, Masbate)
Type locality: Philippine Islands.
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Gonocephalus sophiae

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Gonocephalus sophiae, the Negros forest dragon is a species of lizards endemic to the Philippines. It is found between 0 and 1200 m above sea level on the islands of Negros, Mindanao and Panay, and possibly on Siargao, Luzon, Samar, Palawan and the Calamian Islands. The species is oviparous, and lays eggs in small holes dug in the banks of forest rivers. It is often confused with G. interruptus and G. semperi and therefore remains poorly characterized.[1][2] Adults reach a total length of ca. 30 cm and feed mostly on insects.[3]

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  1. ^ a b Brown, R., Meneses, C., Santos, G., Binaday, J., Lagat, R., Lorenzo, A. & Afuang, L.E. (2022). Gonocephalus sophiae. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2022. e.T169895A180193988. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/169895/180193988
  2. ^ Gonocephalus sophiae Negros Forestdragon. Encyclopedia of Life
  3. ^ Third Quarter Topical Issue – Philippine Endemic Lizards. phlpost.gov.ph (July 20, 2011)
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Gonocephalus sophiae: Brief Summary

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Gonocephalus sophiae, the Negros forest dragon is a species of lizards endemic to the Philippines. It is found between 0 and 1200 m above sea level on the islands of Negros, Mindanao and Panay, and possibly on Siargao, Luzon, Samar, Palawan and the Calamian Islands. The species is oviparous, and lays eggs in small holes dug in the banks of forest rivers. It is often confused with G. interruptus and G. semperi and therefore remains poorly characterized. Adults reach a total length of ca. 30 cm and feed mostly on insects.

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