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of the very large gular pouch, so conspicuous in 

 that animal ; instead of which it has merely a 

 slight inflation or enlargement on that part. In 

 colour it occasionally varies, like most of this 

 tribe ; but is commonly of an elegant bright blue, 

 variegated by several broad, and somewhat irre- 

 gular white or whitish transverse bands on each 

 side of the body and tail. From the hind part of 

 the head, to the lower part of the back, runs a 

 strongly serrated crest, the divisions of which are 

 long and sharp-pointed : the region of the head, 

 on each side, behind the eyes and ears, and more 

 particularly round the latter, is furnished with se- 

 veral serratures of a similar appearance to those 

 on the back ; forming one of the principal cha- 

 racteristics of this species. The scales are larger 

 in proportion than those of the Guana, sharp- 

 pointed, and marked by a pretty strong carina : 

 the limbs are rather blender than stout, and the 

 toes more remarkably so : the tail exceeds the 

 body very considerably in length, and terminates 

 acutely. 



This species has been well represented in the 

 work of Seba, who has figured several varieties, 

 differing in size and colour. It is a native of the 

 warmer regions both of Asia and Africa, and is 

 found in many of the Indian islands, and particu- 

 larly in Ceylon, in which it is common. Accord- 

 ing to the Count de Cepede it is also found in 

 Spain, &c. and is said by that author to Avander 

 about the tops of houses in quest of spiders ; and 

 he observes, that it is even reported to prey on 



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