Tawny dragon
A species of Comb-bearing dragons, Also known as Tawny crevice-dragon Scientific name : Ctenophorus decresii Genus : Comb-bearing dragons
Tawny dragon, A species of Comb-bearing dragons
Also known as:
Tawny crevice-dragon
Scientific name: Ctenophorus decresii
Genus: Comb-bearing dragons
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Description General Info
Description
Ctenophorus decresii, also known as the Tawny Dragon, is a species of lizard commonly found in Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
6-8 years
Diet
Tawny dragon, commonly known as the Tawny Dragon, is an omnivorous species primarily feeding on ants. However, it also consumes plant matter, displaying a preference for the flowers and leaves of certain shrubs.
Appearance
Tawny dragon is a small to medium-sized lizard with a compact, robust body and rough, scaly skin. It has a predominant grey to brown coloration, often with complex patterns of lines or spots across the body. Males boast vibrant breeding colours, displaying bright orange-yellow throats and chests, blue-green bodies, and black tails during mating seasons. The species has a slender tail and long, powerful legs adapted for fast locomotion across rocky outcrops and sandy habitats.
Behavior
Tawny dragon is a diurnal species that thrives in rocky areas, often retreating into cracks for shelter. Remarkably agile, it feeds on insects and plant matter, foraging extensively during daylight hours. It exhibits territoriality, with males defending their space fiercely. This species is mostly solitary, except during the breeding season when males and females briefly cohabitate.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dragons Genus
Comb-bearing dragons Species
Tawny dragon 
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