Diploderma luei

Diploderma luei is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Taiwan.

Geographic range
In Taiwan D. luei has only been found in the mountains of Yilan County and Hualien County at elevations of 900 to 1800 m.

Description
The snout-to-vent length (SVL) of D. luei may reach 10 cm; the total length (including the long tail) may reach 27 cm.

Reproduction
D. luei is oviparous.

Etymology
The specific name, luei, comes from the name of Taiwanese herpetologist Kuang-Yang Lue, to honor his contributions to the herpetology of Taiwan.

Conservation status
D. luei is listed as a rare and valuable species in the Taiwan Wildlife Conservation Act similar to Diploderma swinhonis.