• Draco is commonly called as ‘Flying lizard’ or ‘flying dragon’.

• An arboreal lizard.

• Dorso- ventrally flattened body, triangular head.

• Ventral side of the neck is characterized by ‘gular pouch.

Adaptations

• Concealing or protective colouration is helpful for camouflage.

• Lateral wing like expansion of the skin called ‘Patagia’ for gliding movement.

• Three soft cervical spines for hooking on to tree branches.

• Long and slender digits with recurved claws for climbing.