Amphibolurus

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Kingdom Animalia Family Agamidae Scientific name Amphibolurus Higher classification Agamidae Order Scaled reptiles		Suborder Iguania Subfamily Amphibolurinae Phylum Chordata Rank Genus

Similar Jacky dragon, Reptile, Agamidae, Ctenophorus, Diporiphora

Amphibolurus is a genus of lizards native to Australia.

Amphibolurus longirostris

Description

Characteristics of the genus Amphibolurus include:

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Moderate size [snout–vent length 8.4–13.5 cm (3.3–5.3 in)]

Long limbs and long tail

One to five crests consisting of enlarged, sometimes spinose scales (one nuchal and vertebral crest, sometime one or two dorsal crests on each side)

Tympanum exposed

One to 11 femoral pores and one to three preanal pores on each side

Pattern usually includes three broad pale dorsal stripes, and some blotches on a usually brown ground coloration

Habitat

Amphibolurus lizards inhabit woodlands in temperate and semiarid areas, as well as riverine vegetation in the tropical areas of Australia.

Behaviour

Amphibolurus Amphibolurus muricatus The Reptile Database

Species in the genus Amphibolurus are partially arboreal and are often found perching on trunks and branches. Lizards of this genus are swift and shy, and when disturbed, they can engage in bipedal running.

Species

List according to Wilson & Swan (2011):

Amphibolurus burnsi (Wells & Wellington, 1985)

Amphibolurus gilberti (Gray, 1842)

Amphibolurus longirostris (Boulenger, 1883)

Amphibolurus muricatus (White, 1790)

Amphibolurus nobbi Witten, 1972

Amphibolurus norrisi Witten & Coventry, 1984

Amphibolurus temporalis (Günther, 1867)

Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Amphibolurus.

References

Amphibolurus Wikipedia

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