''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 ''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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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

{{Taxonbar, from=Q20722321 pentalineata Agamid lizards of Australia Endemic fauna of Australia Reptiles of Queensland Reptiles described in 2014 Taxa named by Jane Melville