Western netted dragon
| Western netted dragon | |
|---|---|
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| Male, Uluru, Northern Territory | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Agamidae |
| Subfamily: | Amphibolurinae |
| Genus: | Ctenophorus |
| Species: | C. reticulatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Ctenophorus reticulatus Gray, 1845 | |
The western netted dragon or western netted ground-dragon (Ctenophorus reticulatus) is a species of lizard in the Agamidae family. It is found in South Australia, Western Australia and southern Northern Territory.
The species is a member of a diverse genus, Ctenophorus, that contains a group known as crevice and rock dragons. Snout-to-vent length is 108 mm. It has a blunt snout, short limbs, and round head. The adult males are red with black reticula; the females are paler with elongated dark blotches, while the juveniles are olive-grey.[1]
Similar species
Ctenophorus nuchalis, central netted dragon
References
- ↑ Wilson, S & Swan, G. (2003) A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia. Second edition. Sydney: New Holland Publ.
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