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Frill-necked lizard The frill-necked lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii), also known as the frilled lizard or frilled dragon, is found mainly in northern Australia and southern New Guinea. This species is the only member of the genus Chlamydosaurus. Its name comes from the large frill around its neck, which usually stays folded against the lizard's body. It is largely arboreal, spending the majority of the time in the trees. The lizard's diet consists mainly of insects and small vertebrates. The frill-necked lizard is a relatively large lizard, averaging 85 cm in length Animal,Chlamydosaurus kingii,Frill-necked lizard,captive,ectothermic,exhibit,frilled,lizard,nature,reptile,wildlife Click/tap to enlarge

Frill-necked lizard

The frill-necked lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii), also known as the frilled lizard or frilled dragon, is found mainly in northern Australia and southern New Guinea. This species is the only member of the genus Chlamydosaurus. Its name comes from the large frill around its neck, which usually stays folded against the lizard's body. It is largely arboreal, spending the majority of the time in the trees. The lizard's diet consists mainly of insects and small vertebrates. The frill-necked lizard is a relatively large lizard, averaging 85 cm in length

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The frilled lizard is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to northern Australia and southern New Guinea. This species is the only member of the genus "Chlamydosaurus".

Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Scott Staley
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Uploaded Oct 14, 2012. Captured Mar 9, 2011 14:21.
  • NIKON D40
  • f/4.8
  • 1/30s
  • ISO800
  • 90mm