Jacky dragon
A species of Amphibolurus, Also known as Stonewalker, Jacky lashtail Scientific name : Amphibolurus muricatus Genus : Amphibolurus
Jacky dragon, A species of Amphibolurus
Also known as:
Stonewalker, Jacky lashtail
Scientific name: Amphibolurus muricatus
Genus: Amphibolurus
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Description
The jacky dragon (Amphibolurus muricatus) is a type of lizard native to southeastern Australia. It was one of the first Australian reptiles to be named, originally described by English zoologist George Shaw in Surgeon-General John Whiteâs Journal of a Voyage to New South Wales, which was published in London in 1790. It is well known for its bright yellow mouth and well-developed vertebral crest, as well as the temperature-dependent sex determination of its offspring. Other co
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Jacky dragon exhibits omnivorous feeding behaviors, primarily consuming invertebrates, like insects and spiders. Additionally, it supplements its diet with flora, particularly succulent plants, for hydration and nutrition.
Appearance
Jacky dragon is a medium-sized lizard with a tough, scale-covered body. Its skin color changes with temperature and surroundings, but typically involves green, brown, or gray shades with distinctive blotchy patterns. Mature males develop a spiky crest along their torso and tail, and their throats blacken during breeding periods. Females and young are less brightly colored and lack the pronounced crested spine.
Behavior
Predominantly solitary, jacky dragon exhibits notable basking behavior, using heat for thermoregulation. The species is territorial, with males engaging in head-bobbing displays to assert dominance. Jacky dragon hunts both arthropods and smaller reptiles, using its spiky, camouflage skin for effective predation and defense in its arid habitat.
Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dragons Genus
Amphibolurus Species
Jacky dragon 
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