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Mountain Dragon

Rankinia diemensis

Description:

an agamid, or dragon lizard, endemic to Australia. It occurs in the uplands of New South Wales and Victoria, as well as in Tasmania where it is the only native agamid.

Habitat:

Mountain dragons are found in dry woodlands and heaths with access to open areas for sunning themselves. They are oviparous and feed on ants and other small invertebrates

3 Comments

lori.tas
lori.tas 10 years ago

Laknath, I've edited your spotting. You can do this yourself by clicking on the "edit this spotting" link above your name and avatar.

Laknath Bandaranaike
Laknath Bandaranaike 10 years ago

Thanks guys. Appropriate name as I saw it in the Blue Mountains

Maria dB
Maria dB 10 years ago

Gorgeous lizard!

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Spotted on Dec 8, 2010
Submitted on Aug 22, 2013

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