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Physignathus lesueurii
Found all along the east coast of Australia, normally found around creeks, rivers or lakes. The water dragon is quite well known, as it is common where it is found and is quite easily seen running from a disturbance towards water. The lizard can remain submerged for up to 30 minutes and rise to the surface, where it can breathe while checking the area for danger before emerging back onto land. The eastern water dragon frequents braches overhanging the water, dropping in if disturbed, sometimes from quite a height. It feeds on a variety of insects and aquatic organisms, including frogs, as well as fruits.
Spotted on Dec 26, 2011
Submitted on Jan 5, 2012
2 Comments
Yes I think you are right.. this is a male and just before I took this photo he was fighting with a smaller one. You see them everywhere here!
Excellent photo! Based on the colors, I'd guess this to be a male. (I'm a zookeeper and we've had this species at my zoo)