A Garden Fence Lizard, also referred to as Oriental Garden Lizard, Eastern Garden Lizard and Changeable Lizard. This one was spotted in Tham Pla National Park in Mae Hong Son province.

In Thai, it known as king kah hua daeng, meaning ‘red-headed lizard’, and refers to the red throat and neck that the males get in the breeding season (fig.).

It scientific name is Calotes versicolor, which refers to its ability to change colour according to its natural surroundings, which it does for camouflage or when offended.