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 and a total length (including tail) of 16 cm. It is brown dorsally and ventrally, and the male has a yellow dewlap.

Reproduction

J. andersoniana is oviparous.