flying lizard

A common term for a type of reptile that can glide through the air using wing-like membranes, such as the Draco lizard found in Southeast Asia.

• 🇨🇳指能够利用翼状皮膜在空气中滑翔的爬行动物，如东南亚的飞蜥属（Draco）蜥蜴。

1. Gliding reptile B2 formal

   A common name for certain species of lizards, primarily from the genus Draco, that have elongated ribs and skin flaps (patagia) which allow them to glide between trees.

   • The flying lizard can glide over 60 meters between trees.
   • We spotted a flying lizard spreading its patagia in the rainforest.
   • Flying lizards are found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

   🇨🇳飞蜥