Abbott's crested lizard

Abbott's crested lizard (Gonocephalus doriae abbotti), also known as the Abbott's anglehead lizard orCochran's forest dragon, is a lizard in the family Agamidae. The subspecies is found in both Malaysia and Thailand.

 Etymology 
The lizard was named in honor of American naturalist William Louis Abbott.

 Human interaction, pet care, and disease 
Gonocephalus doriae abbotti has had both good and bad experiences with humans. Its habitat in Thailand and Malaysia is affected by farming and deforestation, which destroy the homes of many reptiles, including this species. Additionally, exotic reptiles are often captured and sold as pets, reducing rainforest biodiversity. Like many rainforest animals, Abbott's anglehead faces threats from environmental damage. However, it is currently listed as "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List and is included in the Catalogue of Life. 

Dragons can be kept as pets, but like most lizards, they don’t enjoy being handled much. They can tolerate brief contact, but too much handling can stress them and make them sick. Handling also risks spreading parasites between humans and lizards, so it should be done carefully and sparingly.

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Category:IUCN Red List least concern species
Category:Reptiles