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Thorny Devil (Moloch horridus)

Photo by lori.tas
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Field Notes

Description:

Thorny Devil (Moloch horridus)

Habitat:

Desert scrub

Notes:

Changes colors with temperature. Gets darker when warmer.

Reference Links:

Thorny Devil

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
lori.tas
Very docile and easy handled, and surprisingly soft to the touch.
Photographed
PublishedOctober 14, 2010

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