Draco mindanensis of this species' patagium, or the extensible fold of skin used in flight, is red in males and dusky in females. Also, "D. mindanensis" can be distinguished from other species of "Draco" in the Philippines by its larger size (maximum length has been recorded at 105 mm), mode of five ribs supporting its patagium, upward directed nostril, lack of Y-shaped series of scales on forehead, presence of lacrimal bone and dorsal body coloration of pale brown with a slight greenish case in males. In males of this species, the dewlap, or the inflatable loose skin under the throat, is large,
Insect indicators of abuse or neglect on her chest for long periods of time. If she had been taken care of, the caregiver would have noticed these wounds. According to the Humane Society, intentional animal cruelty, or animal abuse, is knowingly depriving an animal of food, water, shelter, socialization, or veterinary care or maliciously torturing, maiming, mutilating, or killing an animal. Myiasis is the leading entomological evidence used to prove abuse, and neglect in animals. Leading causes of myiasis in animals occur when there is an injury or the presence of excretory material, making the living animal alluring to insects. The following characteristics have to be