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Definition of mountain horned dragon

mountain horned dragon

Plural:mountain horned dragons
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mountain horned dragon Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An arboreal lizard of the genus Acanthosaura, native to the high-elevation forests of Southeast Asia, characterized by distinct spine-like scales above its eyes and along its neck.

Example

"The herpetologist observed a mountain horned dragon perfectly camouflaged against the mossy bark of an old rainforest tree."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In the exotic pet trade, 'mountain horned dragon' is often used as a collective common name covering several closely related species within the genus Acanthosaura.

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mountain horned dragon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mountain horned dragon
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