''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). ...

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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 Reptiles described in 1925 Taxa named by Richard Sternfeld