Cryptagama
| Cryptagama | |
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| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Agamidae |
| Genus: | Cryptagama Witten, 1984 |
| Species: | C. aurita
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| Binomial name | |
| Cryptagama aurita | |
| File:Cryptagama aurita distribution.png | |
| Distribution of Cryptagama aurita | |
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Cryptagama aurita, commonly known as the gravel dragon[3] or hidden dragon,[4] is a species of agamid lizard occurring in the arid north-eastern interior of Western Australia and the adjacent area of the Northern Territory.[3][1][5] Cryptagama aurita is the only species in its genus.
Description
[edit | edit source]Adult Cryptagama aurita are very squat, with short limbs with a blunt-tipped tail that is shorter than its body. They range in colour from pale reddish brown to brick red, with pale brownish grey on its head and back. They reach a total length (including tail) of about 7.4 cm (2.9 in). Living in areas of spinifex and gibber plains, they have evolved to mimic the look of a gibber stone.[4][5]
References
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