Ctenophorus gibba
Ctenophorus gibba, commonly known as the Gibber dragon,[2][3] is a species of agamid lizard occurring in the sparsely vegetated gibber plains of northern South Australia.[1][3]
| Gibber dragon | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Agamidae |
| Genus: | Ctenophorus |
| Species: | C. gibba |
| Binomial name | |
| Ctenophorus gibba (Houston, 1974)[1] | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Description
Adult Gibber dragons range in colour from yellowish-brown to reddish-brown to grey, with dark flecks. They are stout, with a round head, blunt snout, short limbs and tail. Adults have a total length (including tail) of 10.5–11.5 cm (4.1–4.5 in).[2][3]
Ecology and behaviour
The Gibber dragon lives in the arid, sparsely vegetated gibber plains of northern South Australia. They bask on low protruding rocks and shelter in burrows dug into the soft soil between rocks.[2][3]
References
- https://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:biodiversity.org.au:afd.taxon:16c5f8bc-2c41-4c58-881b-42ad72191aee#overview
- Cogger, H. (2000) Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia, Reed New Holland, Sydney, New South Wales, ISBN 1876334339
- Wilson, S., Swan, G. (2013) A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia, New Holland Publishers, Sydney, New South Wales, ISBN 9781921517280
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