Pygmy lizard

Description

Cophotis ceylanica (pygmy lizard) is a agamid species endemic to Sri Lanka.Body is compressed.Head is narrow.Long dorso-nuchal crest developed.Temporal scales with 3 to 5 large conical scales.Tympanum absent.Tail is short and prehensile.Dorsal scales enlarged.Gualr sacs laterally compressed.Some individuals show orange patches.Pre-anal and femoral pores absent.Dorsum is olive green with darker markings,forming 3 bands on body and more on tail.A light spot on nape.A broad stripe along anterior of body and one in front of the eyes.Limbs are dark-banded.