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Central Netted Dragon
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- Order: Squamata (scaled reptiles)
- Suborder: Lacertilia (=Sauria) (lizards)
- Family: Agamidae (agamid lizards)
- Genus: Ctenophorus (small dragons)
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Scientific Name: Ctenophorus
nuchalis (de Vis, 1884) |
Habitat: Open arid
regions; often found near rocks, logs, and roadsides near burrows. |
Cten="comb," phorus="carries,"
nuchalis="relating to the back of the neck"
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Length: Around 9 inches
total. |
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Food: Insects and
arachnids. |
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This was the only netted dragon I found on my
trip, and contrary to its normal diurnal habits, I found it at
9:15 at night on the road to Uluru (Ayers Rock), about 120 km west
of the Stuart Highway. It sat very still while I took video
and remained still until I left. This specimen was fairly
small--maybe about 6 inches long or so. |
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