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Pogona
''Pogona'' is a genus of reptiles containing eight lizard species, which are often known by the common name bearded dragons or informally (especially in Australia) beardies. The name "bearded dragon" refers to the underside of the throat (or "beard") of the lizard, which can turn black and become inflated for a number of reasons, most often as a result of stress, if they feel threatened, or are trying to entice a mate. They are a semiarboreal species, spending significant amounts of time on branches, in bushes, and near human habitation. ''Pogona'' species bask on rocks and exposed branches in the mornings and afternoons and sleep at night, making them a diurnal species. Their diet consists primarily of vegetation and some insects. They are found throughout much of Australia and inhabit environments such as deserts and shrublands. Description The genus ''Pogona'' is in the subfamily Amphibolurinae of the lizard group Agamidae. Bearded dragons are characterized by their b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pogona Vitticeps
The central bearded dragon (''Pogona vitticeps''), also known as the inland bearded dragon, is a species of agamid lizard found in a wide range of arid to semiarid regions of eastern and central Australia. Taxonomy ''Pogona vitticeps'' was first described by German zoologist Ernst Ahl in 1926, who placed it in the genus ''Amphibolurus''. Description Mature bearded dragons can reach a total length of around , or two feet, with the tail accounting for more than half of that. Some sexual dimorphism is present, as males can be distinguished from females by a wider cloacal opening, a wider tail-base, a larger and more angular head, a more developed beard ( guttural throat-pouch), and the obvious possession of hemipenes. Males also have more pronounced femoral pores than females (these can be seen as waxy bumps on the underside of the back legs). Bearded dragons can vary widely in scale colouration, ranging from a blend of light brown, reddish-brown, red, yellow, white and orange; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pogona Henrylawsoni
Rankin's dragon (''Pogona henrylawsoni'') is a species of Australian agamid lizard. It may also be called the pygmy bearded dragon and the black-soiled bearded dragon. The specific epithet, ''henrylawsoni'', is in honor of the Australian author, poet, and philosopher Henry Lawson. Range It is native to Queensland in Australia, but can be found in captivity across the world. Description ''P. henrylawsoni'' is similar to the larger central bearded dragon (''P. vitticeps''), but is usually less than 30 cm (12 in) in total length (including tail), with a shorter and more blunt snout. Common names ''P. henrylawsoni'' is also commonly called ''Lawson's dragon'', ''dumpy dragon'', ''pygmy dragon'', or ''black soil bearded dragon''. Taxonomy A formal description was not published for this lizard until 1985, despite being known to herpetologists. The scientific name for this species was disputed, along with the other taxonomic treatments of Wells and Wellington, but was p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastern Bearded Dragon
The eastern bearded dragon (''Pogona barbata''), also known as common bearded dragon or simply bearded lizard, is an Agamidae, agamid lizard found in wooded parts of Australia. It is one of a group of species known commonly as Pogona, bearded dragons. Other common names for this species include Jew lizard and frilly lizard, the latter being a confusion between this and another dragon, the frill-necked lizard (''Chlamydosaurus kingii''). This species was originally described in 1829 by Georges Cuvier, who named it ''Amphibolurus barbatus''. Description ''P. barbata'' is one of the eight recognized species within the genus ''Pogona''. Adult males can grow to about from the snout to the tip of the tail, while females may reach in overall length. The head is large and triangular in shape. The throat is covered with spiny, dark grey scales which can be raised to form an impressive "beard". Several groups of even longer spiny scales are located at the back of the head, the corners of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pogona Barbata
The eastern bearded dragon (''Pogona barbata''), also known as common bearded dragon or simply bearded lizard, is an agamid lizard found in wooded parts of Australia. It is one of a group of species known commonly as bearded dragons. Other common names for this species include Jew lizard and frilly lizard, the latter being a confusion between this and another dragon, the frill-necked lizard (''Chlamydosaurus kingii''). This species was originally described in 1829 by Georges Cuvier, who named it ''Amphibolurus barbatus''. Description ''P. barbata'' is one of the eight recognized species within the genus ''Pogona''. Adult males can grow to about from the snout to the tip of the tail, while females may reach in overall length. The head is large and triangular in shape. The throat is covered with spiny, dark grey scales which can be raised to form an impressive "beard". Several groups of even longer spiny scales are located at the back of the head, the corners of the mouth, the e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pogona Nullarbor
''Pogona nullarbor'', the Nullabor bearded dragon, is a species of agama found in Australia. The species is restricted to the Nullarbor Plain The Nullarbor Plain ( ; Latin: feminine of 'no' and 'tree') is part of the area of flat, almost treeless, arid or semi-arid country of southern Australia, located on the Great Australian Bight coast with the Great Victoria Desert to its no ....Rej, J. E., & Joyner, T. A. (2018). "Niche Modeling for the Genus ''Pogona'' (Squamata: Agamidae) in Australia: Predicting Past (Late Quaternary) and Future (2070) Areas of Suitable Habitat," ''PeerJ'', 6, p. 4. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.6128 References Pogona Agamid lizards of Australia Reptiles described in 1976 {{agamidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pogona Microlepidota
''Pogona microlepidota'', the Kimberley bearded dragon, is a species of agama found in Australia Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising mainland Australia, the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and list of islands of Australia, numerous smaller isl .... References Pogona Agamid lizards of Australia Taxa named by Ludwig Glauert Reptiles described in 1952 {{agamidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agamidae
Agamidae is a family containing 582 species in 64 genera of iguanian lizards indigenous to Africa, Asia, Australia, and a few locations in Southern Europe. Many species are commonly called dragons or dragon lizards. Overview Phylogenetically, they may be sister to the Iguanidae, and have similar appearances. Agamids usually have well-developed, strong legs. Their tails cannot be shed and regenerated like those of geckos (and several other families such as skinks), though a certain amount of regeneration is observed in some. Many agamid species are capable of limited change of their colours to regulate their body temperature. In some species, males are more brightly coloured than females, and colours play a part in signaling and reproductive behaviours. Although agamids generally inhabit warm environments, ranging from hot deserts to tropical rainforests, at least one species, the mountain dragon, is found in cooler regions. They are particularly diverse in Australia. This gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bearded Dragon Skeleton
A beard is the hair that grows on the jaw, chin, upper lip, lower lip, cheeks, and neck of humans and some non-human animals. In humans, beards are most commonly seen on pubescent or adult males, though women have been observed with beards as well. Throughout the course of human history, societal attitudes toward male beards have varied widely depending on factors such as prevailing cultural traditions and the current era's fashion trends. Several religions have considered a full beard to be essential and mandate it as part of their observance. Other cultures, even while not officially mandating it, view a beard as central to a man's virility, exemplifying such virtues as virtue, beauty, wisdom, strength, fertility, sexual prowess, and high social status. In cultures where facial hair is uncommon (or currently out of fashion), beards may be associated with poor hygiene or an unconventional demeanor. In countries with colder climates, beards help protect the wearer's face fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amphibolurinae
The Amphibolurinae are a subfamily of lizards in the family Agamidae. Members of this subfamily are found in Australia and New Guinea, although one species, the Chinese water dragon, is found in Southeast Asia. Genera Genera within the subfamily Amphibolurinae usually dwell in flat, sandy habitats. This subfamily includes: UniProt Taxonomy References Agamidae Taxa named by Johann Georg Wagler {{Agamidae-stub ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reptiles
Reptiles, as commonly defined, are a group of tetrapods with an ectothermic metabolism and Amniotic egg, amniotic development. Living traditional reptiles comprise four Order (biology), orders: Testudines, Crocodilia, Squamata, and Rhynchocephalia. About 12,000 living species of reptiles are listed in the Reptile Database. The study of the traditional reptile orders, customarily in combination with the study of modern amphibians, is called herpetology. Reptiles have been subject to several conflicting Taxonomy, taxonomic definitions. In Linnaean taxonomy, reptiles are gathered together under the Class (biology), class Reptilia ( ), which corresponds to common usage. Modern Cladistics, cladistic taxonomy regards that group as Paraphyly, paraphyletic, since Genetics, genetic and Paleontology, paleontological evidence has determined that birds (class Aves), as members of Dinosauria, are more closely related to living crocodilians than to other reptiles, and are thus nested among re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
