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Mountain Dragon

Rankinia diemensis

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Field Notes

Description:

an agamid, or dragon lizard, endemic to Australia. It occurs in the uplands of New South Wales and Victoria, as well as in Tasmania where it is the only native agamid.

Habitat:

Mountain dragons are found in dry woodlands and heaths with access to open areas for sunning themselves. They are oviparous and feed on ants and other small invertebrates

Species ID Suggestions

mountain dragon

Rankinia diemensis

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PublishedAugust 22, 2013

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