Diporiphora australis
(Tommy roundhead dragon)
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FAMILY |
Agamidae |
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Species |
Diporiphora australis |
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Common name |
Tommy roundhead dragon |
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Main colour |
Brown with mottles |
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Body size |
Snout to vent 5 cm long, tail 10 cm long |
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Location |
Cairns, Townsville |
Description
This dragon is widespread, usually perched on low shrubs and lower limbs from which positions it can drop onto any suitable insects observed on the ground. The body is brown to rusty-brown with mottles or flecks of a darker brown. The head is usually held up when disturbed.
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