Tympanocryptis centralis
Tympanocryptis centralis, also known as central Australian earless dragon, is one of 15 documented species of a relatively small dragon belonging to the genus Tympanocryptis.
| Tympanocryptis centralis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Agamidae |
| Genus: | Tympanocryptis |
| Species: | T. centralis |
| Binomial name | |
| Tympanocryptis centralis Sternfeld, 1925 | |
This is a common species, with an apparently stable population.[1]
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.[1]
It is found in the Northern Territory, South Australia, and Western Australia.
Etymology
Tympanocryptis: 'hidden ear'.
Centralis: 'centralian', referring to the central distribution.
References
- "Tympanocryptis centralis". Australasian Reptile & Amphibian Specialist Group. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
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