Ctenophorus Mirrityana
The Barrier Range dragon (''Ctenophorus mirrityana'') is an Agamidae, agamid lizard which has been newly described (2013) as a separate species from the Ctenophorus decresii, tawny dragon (''Ctenophorus decresii''). This species is endemic to Australia, restricted to just three sites in western New South Wales (NSW). Taxonomy ''C. mirrityana'' is the newest member of the ''Ctenophorus decresii'' complex, which originally comprised four closely related, rock-dwelling species. As a member of the Agamidae lizard family, this dragon is characterised by its well-developed limbs and rough scales. Currently made up of 33 species, ''Ctenophorus'' is the largest genus of agamid lizards in Australia, with most of these lizards found in arid areas. Assessment of its genetic, colour and anatomical differences to ''C. decresii,'' has led to the Barrier Range dragon being recognised as its own species. Description The Barrier Range dragon is a medium sized terrestrial lizard, which can r ...
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Agamidae
Agamidae is a family (biology), family of over 300 species of iguanian lizards indigenous to Africa, Asia, Australia, and a few in Southern Europe. Many species are commonly called dragons or dragon lizards. Overview phylogenetics, Phylogenetically, they may be sister to the Iguanidae, and have a similar appearance. Agamids usually have well-developed, strong legs. Their tails cannot be shed and regenerated like those of geckos (and several other families such as skinks), though a certain amount of regeneration is observed in some. Many agamid species are capable of limited change of their colours to regulate their body temperature. In some species, males are more brightly coloured than females, and colours play a part in signaling and reproductive behaviours. Although agamids generally inhabit warm environments, ranging from hot deserts to tropical rainforests, at least one species, the mountain dragon, is found in cooler regions. They are particularly diverse in Australia. T ...
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