Draco is a genus of agamid lizards [1] that are also known as flying lizards, flying dragons or gliding lizards. These lizards are capable of gliding flight via membranes that may be extended to create wings (patagia), formed by an enlarged set of ribs. They are arboreal insectivores.

Illustration of a winged dragon by Friedrich Justin Bertuch, 1806. The European dragon is a legendary creature in folklore and mythology among the overlapping cultures of Europe.

Draco maculatus, commonly known as the spotted flying dragon, is a species of agamid flying lizard endemic to Southeast Asia. It is capable of gliding from tree to tree. Most organisms …

The Orange-winged Flying Lizard, or Draco maculatus, is a remarkable creature captivating the hearts of many nature enthusiasts. This incredible reptile, noted for its unique gliding ability, showcases an extraordinary adaptation for survival in its arboreal habitat.

Drac – Lion or bull-faced dragon; Drac – Winged sea serpent; Drakon – Greek dragons; Drakaina (Greek) – Dragons depicted with female characteristics; Dragon (Many cultures worldwide) – Fire-breathing and (normally) winged reptiles; Dragon turtle – Giant turtle with dragon-like head

These lizards can move by gliding; their ribs and their connecting membrane may be extended to create "wings" (patagia), the hindlimbs are flattened and wing-like in cross-section, and a flap on the neck (the gular flag) serve as a horizontal stabilizers. Draco are arboreal insectivores.

The five-lined flying dragon (Draco quinquefasciatus) belongs to the genus Draco, which boasts more than 40 different species of winged lizard.

Dec 15, 2023 · Draco lizards are strange and interesting reptiles that have folds of skin on each side of their bodies. When the skin folds are extended, they look like wings. These "wings" enable the lizards to glide for long distances in their forest habitat.

Nov 3, 2022 · Winged Drac include; Cloudjempers, Sandcrawlers and Moon Drac, all with similar body shapes and anatomy. Glider Drac include; Sea Drac and Nightgliders, both being larger than the winged subspecies of drac, as-well as they cant fully fly-- …

(Draco maculatus haasei), commonly known as the Western Flying Dragon, is a fascinating lizard that inhabits the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. Renowned for its unique adaptations, particularly its ability to glide from tree to tree, this species plays a crucial role in its ecosystem.