Family Agamidae Scientific name Amphibolurus Higher classification Agamidae Order Scaled reptiles | Suborder Iguania Phylum Chordata Rank Genus | |
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Similar Jacky dragon, Reptile, Agamidae, Ctenophorus, Diporiphora |
Amphibolurus longirostris
Description
Characteristics of the genus Amphibolurus include:

Habitat

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

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):

Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Amphibolurus.
References
Amphibolurus Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA