The short-legged japalure (Diploderma brevipes) is a species of lizard endemic to Taiwan.[1] It is found in mountains at elevations of 1100 to 2200 m and inhabits forest edges. It has a 10-cm long body, and the total length reaches 25 cm. It is sexually dimorphic. The male has a black back, with yellow-green spots and stripes. The female is mainly green. A diurnal and oviparous species, it eats insects and other small invertebrates.[2] The species was described by J. Linsley Gressitt in 1936.[3] It is listed as other conservation-deserving wildlife in the Taiwan Wildlife Conservation Act.[4][5] This lizard is closely related to Diploderma swinhonis
The short-legged japalure (Diploderma brevipes) is a species of lizard endemic to Taiwan. It is found in mountains at elevations of 1100 to 2200 m and inhabits forest edges. It has a 10-cm long body, and the total length reaches 25 cm. It is sexually dimorphic. The male has a black back, with yellow-green spots and stripes. The female is mainly green. A diurnal and oviparous species, it eats insects and other small invertebrates. The species was described by J. Linsley Gressitt in 1936. It is listed as other conservation-deserving wildlife in the Taiwan Wildlife Conservation Act. This lizard is closely related to Diploderma swinhonis
Japalura brevipes est une espèce de sauriens de la famille des Agamidae[1].
Cette espèce est endémique de Taïwan[1].
Le nom spécifique brevipes vient du latin brevis, court, et de pes, le pied, en référence à l'aspect de ce saurien[1].
