Thursday, February 1, 2018

GILBERT'S DRAGON

Photographed in the Gulf Country, nw Queensland

72                      GILBERT'S DRAGON                  Lophognathus gilberti 

AUSTRALIAN LIZARDS                        50

Commonly known as 'ta ta' lizard because of its habit of waving its forefeet after it runs; also known as Centralian Lashtail, Gilbert's Lashtail, and Gilbert's Waterdragon. Semi-arboreal, agile in trees and can sprint rapidly on the ground. Typically hunts by watching prey from perch in a tree or vegetation. Endemic to Australia: found in western and central Queensland, Northern Territory, and northern Western Australia.

Photographed in Katherine, Northern Territory April 2018













2 comments:

  1. he looks like a sprinter - powerful legs and a sleek white racing stripe

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  2. Not seen one of these before very nice little one !!

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