Amphibolurus
| Amphibolurus | |
|---|---|
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| Tree dragon Amphibolurus muricatus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Agamidae |
| Subfamily: | Agaminae |
| Genus: | Amphibolurus Wagler, 1830 |
Amphibolurus is a genus of lizards native to Australia. Characteristics include:
- Moderate size [snout–vent length 8.4–13.5 cm (3.3–5.3 in)]
- Long limbs and long tail
- One to five crests consisting of enlarged, sometimes spinose scales (one nuchal and vertebral crest, sometime one or two dorsal crests on each side)
- Tympanum exposed
- One to 11 femoral pores and one to three preanal pores on each side
- Pattern usually includes three broad pale dorsal stripes, and some blotches on a usually brown ground coloration
Amphibolurus lizards inhabit woodlands in temperate and semiarid areas, as well as riverine vegetation in the tropical areas of Australia. They are partially arboreal and are often found perching on trunks and branches. Lizards of this genus are swift and shy, and when disturbed, they can engage in bipedal running.
Species
List according to Wilson & Swan (2010):[1]
- Amphibolurus burnsi
- Amphibolurus gilberti
- Amphibolurus longirostris
- Amphibolurus muricatus
- Amphibolurus nobbi
- Amphibolurus norrisi
- Amphibolurus temporalis
References
- ↑ S. Wilson & G. Swan (2010): A complete guide to reptiles of Australia. New Holland Publishers, Sydney, Auckland, London, Cape Town.