Tympanocryptis centralis

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Tympanocryptis centralis

Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Agamidae
Genus: Tympanocryptis
Species:
T. centralis
Binomial name
Tympanocryptis centralis
Sternfeld, 1925

Tympanocryptis centralis, also known as central Australian earless dragon or central pebble dragon, is one of a documented species of a relatively small dragon belonging to the genus Tympanocryptis.

This is a common species, with an apparently stable population.[2]

Habitat[]

This species utilizes a variety of desert habitats, but is most often found in association with stony ranges. Often takes shelter in spinifex, but can also be found in Eucalypt shrubland.[2]

It is found in the Northern Territory, South Australia, and Western Australia.

Etymology[]

Tympanocryptis: 'hidden ear'.

Centralis: 'centralian', referring to the central distribution.

References[]

  1. ^ Melville, J. & Wilson, S. (2017). "Tympanocryptis centralis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T83494912A83494915. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T83494912A83494915.en. Retrieved 29 March 2021.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Tympanocryptis centralis". Australasian Reptile & Amphibian Specialist Group. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
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