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Long-nosed waterdragon, aka Long-snouted Lashtail

Lophognathus longirostris, syn Amphibolurus longirostris

Photo by lori.tas
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Field Notes

Description:

Lophognathus species are slender, slightly compressed, agamid lizards that are often found in trees. They occur in a variety of habitat, including sand dunes and arid regions, but frequently near watercourses. Two species are endemic to Australia, Lophognathus gilberti and L. longirostris

Habitat:

Desert habitats, near water.

Spotted in a canyon bottom in Karijini National Park, Western Australia.

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Comments (3)

wow this looks amazing n cool capture as well
Here's another spotting Mitch, near some spectacular rock art: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/2782002/fullscreen
Outstanding photo. What a great-looking critter.
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PublishedMay 25, 2011

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