Scientific Name
Calotes mystaceus
Status
Vulnerable. Protected in Thailand
Size
Length: 28 - 42 cm
Diet
insectivorous.
Insects.
Appearance
The body is generally olive green, grey, or brown. Males have a well developed crest and are able to change colour when stressed and during the mating season, the head, throat, and front shoulders turns a striking, vibrant blue.
Habitat
Lowland forests, forest edges, and disturbed areas up to 1,500 meters. They are commonly found in gardens, orchards, plantations, and parks, often near water sources.
Distribution.
Widely distributed across Thailand, particularly in the northern, western, central, eastern, and northeastern regions.
Although sightings of these cats have been reported, they are rarely seen due to their habitat and behaviour. Nearly all sightings today are with camera traps.
Diurnal and arboreal. Often seen on tree trunks or on branhes close to the trunk.
A fairly common lizard in this park.
Unfortunately, despite being protected, they are still hunted in this park.
Scientific Name
Physignathus cocincinus
Status
Vulnerable and threatened.
Size
Length: 60 - 95 cm
Tail: 42 - 66 cm
Diet
insectivorous and carnivorous.
insects, small vertebrates, and occasional vegetation.
Appearance
A large agama lizard, with a vibrant green, brown, or grey-green colouration. The long tail has light/dark bands, a pronounced crest of spines running down their neck and back, and distinctive bright orange, blue, or pinkish throat.
Habitat
Humid, tropical lowland and highland forests, specifically in areas with permanent water sources like rivers, streams, and lakes.
Distribution.
Eastern, northeastern, and central Thailand.
Although sightings of these cats have been reported, they are rarely seen due to their habitat and behaviour. Nearly all sightings today are with camera traps.
Diurnal, and semi-arboreal. They are excellent swimmers, often perching on branches above water.
Despite their size, the colouration makes them difficult to spot when they are in foliage. Look on tree trunks and branches directly over water.
Often seen along the river, from the food courts to the back of the visitor centre, at the head quarters. At the old youth camp and at the two bridges either end of the old golf course.
Scientific Name
Calotes emma
Status
Least Concern
Size
Length: 28 - 40 cm
Tail length: 21 - 30 cm
Diet
Insectivorous and Carnivorous.
Forest Crested lizards consume a wide variety of prey, including termites, grasshoppers, ants, cockroaches, beetles, moths, and caterpillars.
Appearance
A medium sized agama lizard, typically bright green, allowing them to blend into foliage, though they can change color to dark brown or blackish-grey when threatened or stressed. They have a prominent, spiny crest, from the back of the head down the neck and along the spine.
Habitat
Ranging from moist evergreen and dry deciduous forests to coastal areas.
Distribution.
Widely distributed throughout Thailand.
Although sightings of these cats have been reported, they are rarely seen due to their habitat and behaviour. Nearly all sightings today are with camera traps.
These diurnal, arboreal, and terrestrial lizards prefer sunny, wooded locations, often found on tree trunks, branches.
Most sightings have been around the park accomodation behind the head quarters.
Phanoen Thung Campsite.
Scientific Name
Calotes versicolor
Status
Least Concern
Size
Length: 10 - 19 cm
Tail Length: 5 - 9 cm
Diet
Insectivorous.
Ants, beetles, spiders, grasshoppers, caterpillars, and aphids
Appearance
Small agama lizard. Light brown, brownish-olive, or beige. During the breeding season, males display bright orange, red, or crimson head and shoulders, with a black throat.
Habitat
Sunny, dry, and structured habitats that offer ample basking spots and protection.
Distribution.
Common throughout Thailand.
Although sightings of these cats have been reported, they are rarely seen due to their habitat and behaviour. Nearly all sightings today are with camera traps.
Diurnal, territorial reptiles that bask on fences, trees, and rocks. They are highly active during the day,
Garden fence lizards are a common sight throughout Thailand.
Scientific Name
Bronchocela cristatella
Status
Least Concern
Size
Length: 55 - 57 cm
Tail Length: 41 - 43 cm
Diet
Insectivorous and Carnivorous.
Typically beetles, flies, ants, and termites. They are known to consume larger prey like stick insects and, occasionally, small skinks.
Appearance
A slender agamid, bright green, often with a blue or yellow tint on the head. It features a dark ring around the eyes, small keeled scales, and a spiny crest on the neck.
Habitat
Tropical, humid environments like evergreen forests, forest edges, and disturbed cultivated areas.
Distribution.
Distributed across Southern Thailand. They are primarily found in the southern peninsula.
Although sightings of these cats have been reported, they are rarely seen due to their habitat and behaviour. Nearly all sightings today are with camera traps.
Often seen amongst the foliage besides the track, after Phanoen Thung campsite.
Scientific Name
Acanthosaura crucigera
Status
least concern
Size
Length: 25 - 36 cm
Diet
Insectivorous.
Primarily crickets, cockroaches, and locusts. They will also consume mealworms, superworms/kingworms, waxworms, silkworms, and hornworms.
Appearance
A small lizard with a robust body, a dark "mask" around its eyes, and a prominent, often dark, cross-shaped mark on the nape. They feature short, thorny spines on their back and head, with colors ranging from brownish to green, often displaying darker, banded tailsgs.
Habitat
Humid, montane evergreen rainforests, often found near streams, waterfalls, or on trees 1–2 meters above the ground. They require high humidity (60–80%) and prefer shaded areas.
Distribution.
Western and southern Thailand.
Although sightings of these cats have been reported, they are rarely seen due to their habitat and behaviour. Nearly all sightings today are with camera traps.
The Masked Horned Tree Lizard is an arboreal agamid lizard. They are known for their "sit-and-wait" hunting strategy, spending much of their time perched on branches in high humidity environments.
Scientific Name
Calotes emma alticristatus
Status
Least Concern
Size
Length: 38 - 40 cm
Diet
Insectivorous.
Termites, ants, grasshoppers, cockroaches, beetles, moths, low-flying butterflies, soil-living insects and their larvae.
Appearance
A slender lizard with a distinct spiny crest. They have a single spine above each eye and twin spines above the ear, often changing between brown, grey, and green for camouflage, with males displaying vibrant, darker colors during breeding.
Habitat
They prefer diverse habitats, including moist evergreen, dry deciduous, and coastal forests.
Distribution.
Found in most regions of the country, spanning from the northern highlands to the southern peninsula.
Although sightings of these cats have been reported, they are rarely seen due to their habitat and behaviour. Nearly all sightings today are with camera traps.
The Northern Forest Crested Lizard is an arboreal, diurnal species.
