Cryptagama
| Cryptagama | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Agamidae |
| Genus: | Cryptagama Witten, 1984 |
| Species: | C. aurita |
| Binomial name | |
| Cryptagama aurita | |
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| Distribution of Cryptagama aurita | |
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Cryptagama aurita, commonly known as the gravel dragon[3] or hidden dragon,[4] is a species of agamid lizard occurring in the arid north-eastern interior of Western Australia and the adjacent area of the Northern Territory.[3][1][5] Cryptagama aurita is the only species in its genus.
Description
[edit]Adult Cryptagama aurita are very squat, with short limbs with a blunt-tipped tail that is shorter than its body. They range in colour from pale reddish brown to brick red, with pale brownish grey on its head and back. They reach a total length (including tail) of about 7.4 cm (2.9 in). Living in areas of spinifex and gibber plains, they have evolved to mimic the look of a gibber stone.[4][5]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Doughty, P.; Melville, J.; Wilson, S.; Zichy-Woinarski, J. (2017). "Cryptagama aurita". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017 e.T17451105A17451118. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T17451105A17451118.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ↑ "Cryptagama aurita (Storr, 1981)". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
- 1 2 "Cryptagama aurita (Storr, 1981)". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
- 1 2 Wilson, S., Swan, G. (2013) A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia, New Holland Publishers, Sydney, New South Wales, ISBN 9781921517280
- 1 2 Cogger, H. (2000) Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia, Reed New Holland, Sydney, New South Wales, ISBN 1876334339