This is one of those creatures — like many reptiles — that gets a lot of names, creating some confusion for a guy like me who attempts to be as accurate as possible with these daily posts. I believe, although I could be wrong, that this is the lizard classified as Calotes Emma. If so, it goes by the common names of Emma Gray’s forest lizard, crested forest lizard, Emma Gray’s crested forest lizard, or spiny-headed forest lizard. The Emma Gray part of the name, is in honor of English conchologist Maria Emma Gray, who’s husband named said lizard. And if you’re wondering what a conchologist is, well, one who studies conchs, of course. But back to the lizard — this one was photographed on a hike in the Khlong Saeng Wildlife Sanctuary in Thailand. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 300mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/80th of a second
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This is one of those creatures — like many reptiles — that gets a lot of names, creating some confusion for a guy like me who attempts to be as accurate as possible with these daily posts. I believe, although I could be wrong, that this is the lizard classified as Calotes Emma. If so, it goes by the common names of Emma Gray’s forest lizard, crested forest lizard, Emma Gray’s crested forest lizard, or spiny-headed forest lizard. The Emma Gray part of the name, is in honor of English conchologist Maria Emma Gray, who’s husband named said lizard. And if you’re wondering what a conchologist is, well, one who studies conchs, of course. But back to the lizard — this one was photographed on a hike in the Khlong Saeng Wildlife Sanctuary in Thailand.
great pic. great color, and a cool pic.
—– Mister A K A
—– By many a moniker is known
—– Though friendly Fred will do .
Stellar shot, Sean!
Thanks Sue.
He appears one with the limb.
Beautiful. What a thorny lizard!
I think he’s adorable.
In the Shardae rating system, are lizards better than birds?