Post by Kimmy on Apr 12, 2007 21:47:24 GMT 1
Name
FRILLED DRAGON
Latin
Chlamydosaurus kingii
Native To
The lizard is found in southern New Guinea, the Kimberley and across northern Australia
Size
1 metre
Diet
It is semi-arboreal, and hunts in the trees for small arthropods (including caterpillars and cicadas), and on the ground for ants and termites, spiders, or small vertebrates (e.g. other lizards).
Reproduction
8-12 eggs
Description
The frill is supported by long spines of cartilage, and when the lizard is frightened, it gapes its mouth showing a bright pink or yellow lining, and the frill flares out, displaying bright orange and red scales. The frill may also aid in thermoregulation.
FRILLED DRAGON
Latin
Chlamydosaurus kingii
Native To
The lizard is found in southern New Guinea, the Kimberley and across northern Australia
Size
1 metre
Diet
It is semi-arboreal, and hunts in the trees for small arthropods (including caterpillars and cicadas), and on the ground for ants and termites, spiders, or small vertebrates (e.g. other lizards).
Reproduction
8-12 eggs
Description
The frill is supported by long spines of cartilage, and when the lizard is frightened, it gapes its mouth showing a bright pink or yellow lining, and the frill flares out, displaying bright orange and red scales. The frill may also aid in thermoregulation.
