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Tympanocryptis
''Tympanocryptis'' is a genus of Australian lizards in the family Agamidae commonly known as earless dragons. Description The genus ''Tympanocryptis'' has the following characters. The tympanum is hidden (hence the common name earless dragon). The body is depressed, and it is covered dorsally with heterogeneous scales. There is no dorsal crest. There is no gular sac, but a strong transverse gular fold is present. The tail is round in cross section. There is a preanal pore on each side, which sometimes is absent in females. In most species there are no femoral pores, ''Tympanocryptis tetraporophora'' being an exception. Species The following 23 species are recognized as being valid. *'' Tympanocryptis argillosa'' – claypan earless dragon *'' Tympanocryptis centralis'' – central Australian earless dragon *'' Tympanocryptis cephalus'' – blotch-tailed earless dragon *'' Tympanocryptis condaminensis'' – Condamine earless dragon (previously part of ''T. pinguicolla'') [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tympanocryptis Lineata
''Tympanocryptis lineata'', the Canberra grassland earless dragon or lined earless dragon, is a species of Agamidae, agama found in Australia. Description The Canberra grassland earless dragon is a small, light brown to grey brown lizard usually less than 150 millimetres long and weighing 5–9 grams. The species has a tapering snout, six or seven dark brown bands on its back, dark speckling on its front (especially the throat), and eleven or fewer dark blotches on its tail. Some variation in the appearance of individuals in this species is known. For example, spiny scales on the back, and pigmentation of speckles on the front may vary between individuals. Individuals may exhibit orange-pink colouration on their throat, flanks and sides of head, particularly during the breeding season. Taxonomy ''Tympanocryptis lineata'' refers to a species of grassland earless dragon found only in a small area of the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales. The species was previous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tympanocryptis Tetraporophora
''Tympanocryptis tetraporophora'', also known as Eyrean earless dragon or long-tailed earless dragon, is one of a documented species of a relatively small dragon belonging to the genus ''Tympanocryptis''. ''Tympanocryptis'' is differentiated from other genera within the family Agamidae by a Tympanum (anatomy), tympanum covered with scales and a missing Phalanx bone, phalange in the fifth toe of the rear foot. ''T. tetraporophora'' is a ground dwelling dragon inhabiting semi arid regions of central New South Wales, arid regions of South Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland and tropical grasslands of Northern Queensland. Etymology Named because of the presence of four pores, two pre-anal and two femoral. Description ''T tetraporophora'' has been described as a slender medium-sized ''Tympanocryptis'' with a distinct neck and a blunt roundly shaped snout with the nostril been closer to the eyes then to the end of the snout. The limbs are slender and somewhat moderately long and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tympanocryptis Intima
The gibber earless dragon (''Tympanocryptis intima'') also known as the smooth-snouted earless dragon, is a species of agamid lizard endemic to Australia. It is one of a documented species of the genus ''Tympanocryptis,'' a group of small terrestrial lizards that feed off invertebrates and are characterised by the absence of an external ear structure. ''Tympanocryptis intima'', also known as the gibber earless dragon and the smooth snouted dragon, belongs to the family Agamidae and can be distinguished from other genera within the family by a hidden tympanum, lack of dorsal crest and gular sac but has a gular fold. The genus of tympanocryptis includes other documented species, in which one of them is T.''intima''. This species can be differentiated from other species within the genus by the tubercles as they are enlarged, sparse, are wider than the length and tend to form four longitudinal lines. Taxonomy The genus ''Tympanocryptis'' was first described in 1863 by Germa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tympanocryptis Pinguicolla
''Tympanocryptis pinguicolla'', also known as Victorian grassland earless dragon, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. It is one of a documented species of a relatively small dragon belonging to the genus ''Tympanocryptis''. Taxonomy Numerous other species of ''Tympanocryptis'' across Australia were formerly classified under ''T. pinguicolla'', but all of these have ultimately been split due to scientific studies finding them to be distinct species. Two populations from the Darling Downs were found in a 2014 study to actually be two new, distinct species, ''Tympanocryptis condaminensis, T. condaminensis'' and ''Tympanocryptis wilsoni, T. wilsoni''. A 2019 study found a population near Canberra to actually represent an isolated eastern population of ''Tympanocryptis lineata, T. lineata'', while two populations near Cooma and Bathurst, New South Wales, Bathurst respectively represented two new species, ''Tympanocryptis osbornei, T. osbornei'' and ''Tympanocryptis mccartn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tympanocryptis Pentalineata
''Tympanocryptis pentalineata'', also known as five-lined earless dragon, is one of a documented species of a relatively small dragon belonging to the genus ''Tympanocryptis''. Description Average length is from snout-to-vent. Etymology The species is named for the dorsal colour pattern of the new species, characterised by five longitudinal white stripes extending along the body: one vertebral, two dorso-lateral, and two lateral. Habitat ''Tympanocryptis pentalineata'' occurs on flat flood-plains, covered by grasses and low perennial shrubs. It was discovered living in crop-lands and remnant bluegrass grasslands of southeastern Queensland ) , nickname = Sunshine State , image_map = Queensland in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of Queensland in Australia , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = Australia , established_title = Before federation , established_ ..., which is one of the most endangered ecosystems in the state. References {{Taxo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tympanocryptis Macra
''Tympanocryptis macra'', the savannah earless dragon, is a species of agama found in northernWestern Australia and the Northern Territory. It was described originally as ''Tympanocryptis lineata'' ''macra'' in 1982 by Glen Milton Storr.Storr, G M 1982. Taxonomic notes on the genus Tympanocryptis Peters (Lacertilia: Agamidae). Rec. West. Austr. Mus. 10 (1): 61-66 References macra Macra is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about southwest of Turin and about northwest of Cuneo. Macra borders the following municipalities: Celle di Macra, Marmora, Sampeyre, San Dam ... Agamid lizards of Australia Taxa named by Glen Milton Storr Reptiles described in 1982 {{agamidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tympanocryptis Diabolicus
''Tympanocryptis diabolicus'', the Hamersley pebble-mimic dragon, is a species of agama found in Western Australia Western Australia (commonly abbreviated as WA) is a state of Australia occupying the western percent of the land area of Australia excluding external territories. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Southern Ocean to th .... References diabolicus Agamid lizards of Australia Taxa named by Paul Doughty Taxa named by Luke Kealley Taxa named by Jane Melville Reptiles described in 2015 {{agamidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tympanocryptis Fortescuensis
''Tympanocryptis fortescuensis'' is a species of agama found in the Pilbara region of Western Australia Western Australia (commonly abbreviated as WA) is a state of Australia occupying the western percent of the land area of Australia excluding external territories. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Southern Ocean to th .... References fortescuensis Agamid lizards of Australia Taxa named by Paul Doughty Taxa named by Luke Kealley Taxa named by Jane Melville Reptiles described in 2015 {{agamidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tympanocryptis Centralis
''Tympanocryptis centralis'', also known as central Australian earless dragon or central pebble dragon, is one of a documented species of a relatively small dragon belonging to the genus ''Tympanocryptis ''Tympanocryptis'' is a genus of Australian lizards in the family Agamidae commonly known as earless dragons. Description The genus ''Tympanocryptis'' has the following characters. The tympanum is hidden (hence the common name earless dragon). ...''. This is a common species, with an apparently stable population. Habitat This species utilizes a variety of desert habitats, but is most often found in association with stony ranges. Often takes shelter in spinifex, but can also be found in Eucalypt shrubland. It is found in the Northern Territory, South Australia, and Western Australia. Etymology Tympanocryptis: 'hidden ear'. Centralis: 'centralian', referring to the central distribution. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q3546061 centralis Agamid lizards of Australia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tympanocryptis Houstoni
''Tympanocryptis houstoni'', also known as Houston's earless dragon or Nullarbor earless dragon, is one of a documented species of a relatively small dragon belonging to the genus ''Tympanocryptis''. Habitat This terrestrial species is found in the low, arid shrublands, and saltbush and bluebush flatlands of South Australia and Western Australia Western Australia (commonly abbreviated as WA) is a state of Australia occupying the western percent of the land area of Australia excluding external territories. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Southern Ocean to th .... It occupies chenopod shrublands on clay soils of the Nullarbor Plain. Description Snout-to-vent length is 6 cm on average. Etymology Tympanocryptis: 'hidden ear' Houstoni: Presumably named after T.E. Houston, author of Dragon lizards and Goannas of South Australia and the first to recognise the distinctiveness of this taxon. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q16602095 Reptiles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tympanocryptis Petersi
''Tympanocryptis petersi'', the lined earless dragon, is a species of agama found in South Australia. The specific epithet, ''petersi'', honours Wilhelm Carl Hartwig Peters, who described the genus and type species, ''Tympanocryptis lineata ''Tympanocryptis lineata'', the Canberra grassland earless dragon or lined earless dragon, is a species of Agamidae, agama found in Australia. Description The Canberra grassland earless dragon is a small, light brown to grey brown lizard usua ...''. References petersi Endemic fauna of Australia Reptiles of South Australia Agamid lizards of Australia Taxa named by Jane Melville Taxa named by Mark Norman Hutchinson Reptiles described in 2019 {{agamidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tympanocryptis Cephalus
''Tympanocryptis cephalus'', the blotch-tailed earless dragon or coastal pebble-mimic dragon, is a species of agama found in Australia Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous List of islands of Australia, sma .... References cephalus Agamid lizards of Australia Taxa named by Albert Günther Reptiles described in 1867 {{agamidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
