Japalura andersoniana
# Japalura andersoniana

Japalura andersoniana, Anderson's mountain lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is native to southern Asia.

## Etymology

The specific name, andersoniana, is in honor of Scottish zoologist John Anderson.

## Geographic range

J. andersoniana is found in eastern India, and in the part of southwestern China formerly known as Tibet.

## Description

J. andersoniana may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 7.5 cm (3.0 in) and a total length (including tail) of 16 cm (6.3 in). It is brown dorsally and ventrally, and the male has a yellow dewlap.

## Reproduction

J. andersoniana is oviparous.

