Ctenophorus reticulatus
Ctenophorus reticulatus, the western netted dragon or western netted ground-dragon, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. It is found in South Australia, Western Australia and southern Northern Territory.
| Ctenophorus reticulatus | |
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| Male, Uluru, Northern Territory | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Agamidae |
| Genus: | Ctenophorus |
| Species: | C. reticulatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Ctenophorus reticulatus (JE Gray, 1845) | |
The species is a member of a diverse genus, Ctenophorus, that contains a group known as crevice and rock dragons. Snout-to-vent length is 108 mm. It has a blunt snout, short limbs, and round head. The adult males are red with black reticula; the females are paler with elongated dark blotches, while the juveniles are olive-grey.[2]
Similar species
Ctenophorus nuchalis, central netted dragon
References
- Melville, J.; Doughty, P. (2017). "Ctenophorus reticulatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T83488912A83489057. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T83488912A83489057.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- Wilson, S & Swan, G. (2003) A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia. Second edition. Sydney: New Holland Publ.
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