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IUCN: Least Concern
Frilled Lizard
Chlamydosaurus kingii
KingdomAnimalia›PhylumChordata›ClassReptilia›OrderSquamata›FamilyAgamidae›GenusChlamydosaurus
About
Frilled lizards spend much of their time on tree trunks and branches, descending to feed and bask. When threatened, they can flare a large colorful neck frill, gape, hiss, and run upright on the hind legs. Their display makes them one of Australia’s most recognizable reptiles.
Key Facts
⛰Habitat Tropical savanna woodland, dry forest, and eucalypt woodland
🍃Diet Carnivore — insects, spiders, small vertebrates, and other arthropods
📏Size & Weight Body and tail up to 85–90 cm
•weight 0.5–1 kg
⏳Lifespan 10–20 years
🗺Range Northern Australia and southern New Guinea
ReptileLizard
Key Facts
⛰Habitat Tropical savanna woodland, dry forest, and eucalypt woodland
🍃Diet Carnivore — insects, spiders, small vertebrates, and other arthropods
📏Size & Weight Body and tail up to 85–90 cm
•weight 0.5–1 kg
⏳Lifespan 10–20 years
🗺Range Northern Australia and southern New Guinea
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