Reptiles and amphibians in Khao Yai National Park Check out the following list
to see what types are listed here and how to differentiate them.
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Chinese Water Dragon
Scientific Name: Physignathus cocincinus
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Chinese Water Dragon
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The Chinese water dragon is the largest species of lizard in Thailand. The
normal body color is green. This can turn light green or dark green
depending on the environment. Some juveniles have a pretty blue or purple
under the chin and on the head.
When fully grown, the male has a handsome crest on its head which is smaller
than the female. Likes to bask in the sun on the branches of the stream.
When startled, it runs on two legs with its front legs raised. If there is a
serious threat They will dive underwater because they can stay underwater
for a long time. They feed on insects, frogs, small fish, and small mammals.
and some fruits They can also dive to catch fish.
Tree Monitor
Scientific Name : Varanus bengalensis
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| Tree Monitor |
Similar in appearance to the common monitor lizard (V. Salvator), they
belong to the same family, often confused, but the guards are much
smaller. and the nostrils are away from the tip of the jaw, which is
blunt. And the color of the guard can be brown or black. Unlike
conventional monitors with a yellow pattern . . . Also, the factory
monitor is not near water.
It does not swim or hunt in water like most chameleons. and not aggressive
by living in trees and being a skilled climber It likes to bask in the sun
on the branches. but hunting on the ground Open in the dense forest can be
seen in the canyon, the daytime hunter clings to the branches to catch the
morning sun and hides in the hollows of the trees.
Scale-bellied Tree Lizard
Scientific Name : Acanthosaura lepidogaster
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| Scale-bellied Tree Lizard |
This reptile is also a chameleon measuring 27 cm from the nose to the
tail. Its horns are much shorter than other species and have small spines.
Males and females have different colors. The male is green with black
specks or white neck stripes.
There was a black mark on the nape of his neck and his face was covered as
if wearing a mask. around the mouth is bright red Females are brown-gray
or reddish-brown. They live in forests, in leaf litter, or in small
bushes. It feeds on small insects, baby chameleons, and earthworms.
Greater Spiny Lizard
Scientific Name : Acanthosaura armata
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| Greater Spiny Lizard |
Another chameleon This lizard is 29 cm long, the body is greenish-brown
with large cream-red-brown spots. Above each eye, there was a sharp
vertebra. with thorns running behind It feeds on insects such as locusts,
locusts, and cockroaches.
Gunung Raya Green-crested Lizard
Scientific Name : Bronchocela rayaensis
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| Gunung Raya Green-crested Lizard |
This chameleon measures 13 cm from the tip of the mouth to the base of the
tail. The tail is 45 cm long and slender. The eyes are yellow. with some
blue stripes behind the mouth and the earmuffs are green It has no thorns
on its head. but with a row of short blunt spines at the back of its neck.
which is more prominent in the male than in the female.
The body is dark green with rows of blue dots. The tail is long, slender,
and reddish-brown with a dark stripe to the tip. When startled, it can
quickly change color to brown or black. Bright green turns dark brown when
threatened.
Reticulated Python
Scientific Name: Python reticulatus
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| Reticulated Python |
It is the largest and longest snake in the world, with a large mouth,
sharp fangs, and extremely strong jaws. The body is reddish-brown and has
a circular pattern of many colors. On the head, there is a black stripe
running to the tip of the muzzle. while its abdomen was white Pythons eat
almost all animals, such as deer, rabbits, rats, chickens, and birds,
sometimes catching fish.
It is a non-venomous snake that crawls slowly and can be very aggressive.
It is tricky at night both on land and on water. and live in burrows or
trees that are dark and cool It will come out hunting after several days.
King Cobra
Scientific Name: Ophiophagus hannah
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| King Cobra |
The largest poisonous snake in the world has a large round head and a
hood. It doesn't have a rose like a normal cobra. but tried to intimidate
with a similar hissing sound The body is smooth and elongated, mostly
reddish-brown and green. but there are other colors The King Cobra's belly
is yellowish-white. Under the neck is red or orange.
Likes to eat other snakes, but also eats rats, frogs, and lizards. It is a
vicious snake that may creep slowly but quickly when startled. One-third
of the body length is fully erect with the hat unfolded. It lives in the
forest and nests to lay eggs. The king cobra will bite and not let go.
Much of its venom is a fast-acting neurotoxin. It lays eggs once a year
for 20-40 years. It nests in bamboo thickets and hatches and hatches
Vogel's Green Pitviper
Scientific Name : Trimeresurus
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| Vogel's Green Pitviper |
This viper is a dangerous and slightly venomous snake similar to other
vipers. But one of the largest snakes Around the mouth and under the belly
is light green. The tip of the tail is green. It has a small round head
with a thermal sensor. and cut his eyes like a cat Its venom is toxic to
the blood and kills the victim's muscle tissue.
Asian Leaf Turtle
Scientific Name: Cyclemys dentata
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| Asian Leaf Turtle |
The head of this turtle is brown or olive green. and there is a black dot
on the head On the sides of the head there are yellow or pink stripes. The
lower part of the bark is pale or completely black or dark brown. has
clear lines.
The junction between the scales on the upper leg and the scales at the
ends is curved. The bottom plate is like a hinge. and the bark is 22 cm
long. It lives in water, in forest streams, both at low elevations and in
mountains. omnivorous food and will eat river plants, fruits, small crabs,
and other aquatic invertebrates.
Elongated, Yellow Tortoise
Scientific Name : Indotestudo elongata
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Elongated, Yellow Tortoise
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This tortoiseshell is 36 cm long and is humpbacked high. The top is yellow
with blue-gray markings. The head is yellow with small dark blue spots.
Likes to live in mixed deciduous forests and bamboo forests. Although they
mainly eat plants and fruits. but will also eat meat such as carrion and
shellfish
Mortensen's Frog
Scientific Name : Hylarana mortenseni
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| Mortensen's Frog |
This is a medium-sized frog, 50-71 mm long. The ear flaps are clearly
visible brown. The main face is slender and not webbed. while the number
on the back has a strap almost the entire length The back is brown,
yellow-brown, or gray-brown.
There is a thin ridge running from the nose to the tail on both sides.
Underneath there is a brown stripe across the ear. The hind legs have dark
gray stripes. the belly is white The neck and chest are brown. It is a
common frog with the distinctive word “Ong” that gives it its Thai name.
It was first discovered in Koh Chang, Trat Province. It likes to live by
streams and rock pools. in the rainforest at low elevations
Berdmore's Chorus Frog
Scientific Name: Microhyla berdmorei
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| Berdmore's Chorus Frog |
Berdmore's chorus frog is small to medium-sized (30-45 mm), with a squat
body and a small pointed head. The skin is covered with large and small
protrusions. and the skin around the neck is wrinkled The back is gray or
grayish-brown.
There is a dark gourd-like pattern in the middle of the back, the chin is
gray, and the abdomen is yellowish-white. The man's chin and upper chest
are black. The front and hind legs have a dark pattern. The part above the
back has a black dot.
The front and hind legs are slender and the hind legs are folded against
the body, pointing forward and the knees bent. The front numbers have a
small black stripe near the base, and the back numbers have almost full
straps. At the end of every digit is a round bulge with an elongated slot
at the top. Tadpoles are very small and translucent.
The front of the head is dull with both eyes. Black spots are spread over
the skin. mostly in the skull The caudal fin is slender and translucent.
The mouth is at the tip of the body. and the oral cavity is small no eyes
or beak It lives in burrows near water in the forest.
Capped Frog, Gyldenstolpe's Frog
Scientific Name : Limnonectes gyldenstolpei
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| Capped Frog, Gyldenstolpe's Frog |
This frog is 50-60 mm long. The male has a large head. Between the eyes
protrudes into a smooth circle. The back and sides do not touch the head,
which is a "cover". The body color is dark olive green. There are brown
spots on the waist that fade along the legs.
The belly is light yellow. They breed and lay their eggs in puddles at the
edge of streams and canals. by the person responsible for taking care When
disturbed, it jumps into the undergrowth rather than into the water. when
it jumps into the water It will hide still. does not try to swim like
other frogs