Diploderma makii

Diploderma makii, also known commonly as Ota's japalure, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Draconinae of the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Taiwan.

Etymology

The specific name, makii, is in honor of Japanese herpetologist (1886–1959).

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Diploderma makii is forest, at altitudes of .

Reproduction

Diploderma makii is oviparous. Clutch size is 4–8 eggs.

Taxonomy

Diploderma makii is closely related to Diploderma swinhonis.

References

Further reading

• (Japalura makii). (in German).
• 168 pp. (Japalura makii).
• (Japalura makii, new species, p. 570).
• (Diploderma makii, new combination).