''Calotes bachae'' is a species of lizards in the family

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. It is known from southern

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and eastern

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. Its range may extend into southern Laos. This species is found in open areas of

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, in dense tropical forests in Bu Gia Map National Park and in parks in downtown

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. It was formerly thought that ''Calotes bachae'' was '' Calotes mystaceus'' which inhabits in

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and

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due to their similar appearance. However, genetic analysis and studying the size and scale characteristics have shown that they are separate species. The result of study was published in an article on ''

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'' in January 2013.

References

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