Western Heath Dragon (species: Ctenophorus adelaidensis) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Ctenophorus adelaidensis
Western Heath Dragon


©Brad Maryan: Western Heath Dragon (Ctenophorus adelaidensis)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Reptilia
Order Squamata
Family Agamidae
Genus Ctenophorus
Species Ctenophorus adelaidensis
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Distinguishing features

The males of this species has a ventral pattern comprising three black longitudinal streaks (grey in females). The other Dragon Lizard in Yalgorup, the Bearded Dragon sometimes has some dark ocelli on the venter but never longitudinal pattern.

Size

  • Up to 12 cm (Length of specimen)

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Western Heath Dragon (Ctenophorus adelaidensis)

Chronotypes

diurnal (active during the day)

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