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Ctenophorus Spinodomus
''Ctenophorus spinodomus'' commonly known as Eastern Mallee Dragon, is a species of Agamidae, agamid lizard Endemism, endemic to the arid and Semi-arid climate, semi-arid regions of southeastern Australia. Belonging to the genus ''Ctenophorus'', which comprises a diverse group of 35 species this small lizard is characterised by striking colours and unique behaviours. Commonly known as dragon lizards, ''spinodomus'' is derived from the Greek words "spinos" (thorn) and "domos" (house), referring to its preference for burrowing habitats among spiny vegetation. They are curious creatures and can be found darting between the safety of ''Triodia (plant), Triodia'' grass clumps or basking on the red sand. Description The Eastern Mallee Dragon exhibits a range of physical features that distinguish it from other agamid lizards and which play a crucial role in their survival. Adult males have a continuous row of 15–22 femoral pores on each side, arranged in an arching pattern toward th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mallee Military Dragon
The Mallee dragon (''Ctenophorus fordi)'', also Common name, commonly known as the Mallee dragon and the Mallee sand-dragon, is a species of lizard in the Family (biology), family Agamidae. The species is native to the arid parts of southern Australia. Etymology The Mallee military dragon's Specific name (zoology), specific name, ''fordi'', commemorates Dr. species:Julian Ralph Ford, Julian Ralph Ford (1932–1987). Dr. Ford was an ornithologist, herpetologist and chemist who worked at the Western Australian Museum. He collected the lizard holotype and many of the paratypes. Description ''C. fordi'' is a small Endemism, endemic Australian lizard that grows to a maximum size of snout–vent length (SVL).Garcia JRD, Dyer A (2013). "Trade-off between camouflage and sexual dimorphism revealed by UV digital imaging: the case of Australian Mallee dragons (''Ctenophorus fordi)''". ''Journal of Experimental Biology'' 216: 4290-4298. https://doi.org/:10.1242/jeb.094045 ''C. fordi'' di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
