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Physignathus lesueurii lesueurii
70cm. The Australian Water Dragon is the only species of the genus Physignathus in Australia. Is an arboreal agamid species native to Eastern Australia from Victoria north to Queensland, there is also a small population in the south-east coast of the State of South Australia - Wikipedia
As its name suggests, the Australian water dragon is associated with water and is semi-aquatic. Preys to snakes, cats, dogs and foxes - Wikipedia. This male has a scratch on his back due to a fight with another wild male. According to a person who knows him, he has 3 female friends :) and he loves to sleep in a nice swimming pool next to his creek.
Spotted on Dec 21, 2011
Submitted on Dec 21, 2011
5 Comments
Thankyou for the invite, Martini, I am joining in.
You are invited to add this handsome beast to our newest mission for SE Australian reptiles and amphibians. http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8196...
Thanks Bong Ambutong and StianWaaler, the model was so cooperative ... credit to him :) :) :)
Wow, amazing pictures!
Beautiful capture Chic...very impressive.