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Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: This species inhabits the Malay Peninsula, the Borneo areas of Sabah, Sarawak and Kalimantan, Sumatra, the Mentawai Islands, Nias, Nako, and Pinang and Tioman Islands (Malkmus et al. 2002). It has also been found in Lao PDR and Viet Nam (Manthey 2010).
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Indonesia; Lao Peoples Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Singapore; Thailand; Viet Nam
Additional data:
? Upper elevation limit (metres): 1400
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Population [top]
Population: This species is among the most widespread lizards in Borneo (R. Inger pers. comm.)
Current Population Trend: Unknown
Additional data:
? Population severely fragmented: No
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: This diurnal species is native to primary rainforests up to elevations of 1,400 m (Malkmus et al. 2002), however, they have also been documented in secondary forests (Iskander 2004). They occur mainly along streams of all sizes and perch at night on twigs and branches overhanging water, with juveniles occurring at lower levels than the adults (R. Inger pers. comm.)
Systems: Terrestrial
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): This species is likely impacted by the ongoing deforestation occurring in the region, however, significant areas of suitable habitat remain and this should not be considered a major threat at this time.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: It likely that this species occurs in protected areas within its range. Further research is needed on this species population and habitat status, and population monitoring is recommended.
Citation: Inger, R.F. & Manthey, U. 2010. Gonocephalus grandis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010: e.T170398A6776422. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T170398A6776422.en. Downloaded on 25 April 2017.
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